Pakistan Cricket Board has roped their former fast bowler Azhar Mahmood as the head coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand.
Azhar Mahmood Named as Head Coach of Pakistan Cricket Team for NZ Series
The New Zealand cricket team is scheduled to tour Pakistan to play 5 T20I matches between April 18 and April 27 across 2 different venues in Pakistan.
As per PAK vs NZ 2024 Schedule, the first match will be played on April 18 in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. Ahead of the series, PCB named Babar Azam as their new white ball captain. Notably, the Kiwis’ team is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on April 14.
Wahab Riaz has been appointed as the senior team manager, while Mohammad Yousuf will be the batting coach. Saeed Ajmal, who was the bowling coach on the last tours of Australia and New Zealand, will continue as the spin bowling coach.
Wahab Riaz has been appointed as the senior team manager, while Mohammad Yousuf will be the batting coach.
His previous tenure with the Pakistan cricket team, serving as the bowling coach from 2016 to 2019, saw him play a crucial role in shaping the team’s bowling attack, a testament to his deep understanding of the game and strategic acumen.
Pakistan team player support personnel for New Zealand T20Is:
- Wahab Riaz (senior team manager)
- Mansoor Rana (team manager)
- Azhar Mahmood (head coach)
- Mohammad Yousuf (batting coach)
- Saeed Ajmal (spin bowling coach)
- Aftab Khan (field coach)
- Cliffe Deacon (physiotherapist)
- Drikus Saiman (strength and conditioning coach)
- Talha Butt (analyst)
- Irtiza Komail (security manager)
- Raza Kitchlew (media and digital manager)
- Zain Maqsood (videographer)
- Dr Khurram Sarwar (doctor)
- Mohammad Imran (masseur)
When will the Pakistan Squad for the NZ Series will be Announced?
The Pakistan cricket team for the New Zealand series will be announced on Tuesday, 9 April, at 12:45 in the media conference room at the Gaddafi Stadium.
The PCB will live-stream the press conference on its YouTube Channel.
