In a significant development before coming up World test championship Assignment, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) By appointing a new head coach, he has re-designed the leadership structure of his men’s red-head team. The move comes as part of the PCB’s widespread strategy to reinforce Pakistan’s Test cricket after a link to disappointing performances.
Former all -rounder appointed as Pakistan’s new head coach
Former Pakistan all -rounder Azhar Mahmud The male test has been appointed as the acting head coach of the team. He occupies the state of previously maintained by former pacer Akib javedWho played a temporary role Jason GillespieGet out at the end of last year. Mahmud will hold the post by the end of his current contract.
Mahmood is not a stranger for the coaching circuit. He was Pakistan’s bowling coach between 2016 and 2019 and led the team against the 2023 T20I series New ZealandTheir domestic coaching resumes include stents with many Pakistan Super League (PSL) Like team Karachi Kings, Multan SultansAnd Islamabad United,
Challenges for new coaches
One of the biggest challenges waiting for Mahmud is to prepare the side immediately for the next phase of the WTC cycle, which is closed with a demand with a two-match home series South Africa later this year. Revised a team that has fought for the form in the long format, Mahmood will need to address the dazzling issues exposed during Pakistan. Shocking house necklace Bangladesh. The team’s position at the bottom of the current WTC standing only combines under pressure, highlighting the immediate requirement of a turnaround. In order to intensify the stability of the bowling unit, from fixing the fragile batting order of the team, Mahmood will have to create discipline, clarity in roles and a winning mindset. Balancing short -term results with a long -term plan, and managing expectations from both boards and fans will be important tests in their early days as head coaches.
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