Overview
- PHF secretary Rana Mujahid confirmed that head coach Tahir Zaman refused to travel, alleging federation interference in team selection.
- Zaman objected to the inclusion of Rana Wahid and Hammad Anjum after they joined camp late, while PHF imposed cash penalties on at least 10 late arrivals.
- The national squad departed for Bangladesh without Zaman, with team manager Mohammad Usman assigned to handle coaching duties on the trip.
- The FIH arranged the three-match Dhaka series to provide Pakistan another route to World Cup qualification after the team did not compete at the Asia Cup; local reports say the opener is on November 13 and the series winner advances to the qualifiers.
- PHF says it aims to resolve the issue and may seek foreign coaches if necessary, while local reports claim Zaman has resigned and will miss the upcoming Spain tour.