Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is likely to be appointed as the head coach of Pakistan’s Test team, according to sources.
An official announcement regarding his appointment is expected soon as the Pakistan Cricket Board prepares for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh.
Sources indicate that Sarfaraz is set to become the new head coach of Pakistan’s Test team. The development comes as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) looks to strengthen the red-ball setup ahead of a busy international schedule.
An official announcement confirming Sarfaraz Ahmed’s appointment is expected in the coming days, according to insiders familiar with the matter.
Responsibilities to begin with Bangladesh series
Sarfaraz Ahmed is expected to begin his coaching responsibilities with the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. The series will mark his first assignment in the new role if the appointment is confirmed.
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Pakistan’s Test squad will be looking to build momentum under the new leadership structure, with Sarfaraz likely to play a key role in guiding the team.
Pakistan scheduled to tour Bangladesh
The Pakistan national team is scheduled to tour Bangladesh in May for a two-match Test series. The tour is part of the international cricket calendar and will serve as the first major challenge for the team under the expected new coaching setup.
If appointed, Sarfaraz Ahmed will begin shaping Pakistan’s Test strategy and preparations as the team heads into the series.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh is expected to feature major changes, with Saim Ayub and Mohammad Nawaz likely to be dropped, sources revealed.
The squad announcement is expected soon as preparations intensify for the three-match series scheduled from March 11 to 15.
According to sources, several senior players will retain their spots for the Bangladesh tour. These include Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah.
The inclusion of these core players signals continuity in Pakistan’s ODI setup ahead of the bilateral series.
