NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood is poised to tackle the position of assistant coach for the nationwide cricket crew throughout all codecs, based on latest developments throughout the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).Mahmood’s potential appointment comes amidst ongoing negotiations with overseas coaches Jason Gillespie from Australia and Gary Kirsten from South Africa.Whereas Gillespie is slated to function the top coach for red-ball cricket, Kirsten is earmarked for the white-ball codecs. Mahmood, who beforehand served because the interim head coach for the upcoming residence collection towards New Zealand beginning on April 18, is anticipated to imagine the position of assistant coach to each Gillespie and Kirsten throughout all codecs.Primarily based in the UK, Mahmood brings a wealth of expertise to the teaching setup, having beforehand labored as a bowling coach with the Pakistan crew. He’s additionally an authorized coach with the English and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), including additional credibility to his teaching credentials.Along with Mahmood’s potential appointment, Muhammad Yousuf, a former cricketer and present nationwide selector, has been named because the batting coach for the New Zealand collection. Notably, the PCB has additionally introduced the appointment of two managers for the five-match collection, with Wahab Riaz assuming the position of senior crew supervisor, and Mansoor Rana serving because the crew supervisor.Saeed Ajmal, the previous Pakistan spinner, will be part of the teaching workers because the spin bowling coach for the upcoming collection towards New Zealand, additional enhancing the experience obtainable to the nationwide crew.As preparations intensify for the upcoming collection towards New Zealand, the addition of Mahmood, Yousuf, Ajmal, and the managerial workers displays the PCB’s dedication to bolstering the teaching setup and offering complete help to the nationwide crew throughout all aspects of the sport.(With inputs from PTI)
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