PCB Ropes in Michael Smith as Batting Coach
The PCB is close to naming former Multan Sultans assistant Mike Smith, who would replace interim coach Asad Shafiq before the England Test tour.
- On Monday, sources indicated the Pakistan Cricket Board is finalizing the appointment of former Multan Sultans assistant coach Mike Smith as the national team's batting coach.
- Following a public advertisement in May, the PCB reviewed candidates after the application window closed on June 7, shortlisting Smith as the preferred option.
- Smith, a Level 4-qualified coach and former South African first-class cricketer, built respect through coaching work with Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League .
- Pakistan's Test tour of England begins at Headingley, Leeds, on August 19, with Smith expected to assume his role ahead of the three-match series.
- Former Pakistan batter Asad Shafiq has served as interim batting coach since April 2026 under Test head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed, a role Smith now permanently fills.
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Pakistan appoints former South African First-Class cricketer Michael Smith as batting coach
Former South Africa first-class cricketer Michael Smith has been appointed batting coach of the Pakistan men’s team across formats on a two-year contract, the country’s cricket board (PCB) said in a statement on Tuesday.
Pakistan Name Former South African First-class Cricketer as Men's Team Batting Coach
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Smith will work with the team across both red-ball and white-ball formats. The 46-year-old has featured in 89 first-class matches, 72 List-A matches and 16 T20 matches from 2003 to 2013, as per ICC. Sports News | Pakistan Name Former South African First-class Cricketer as Men's Team Batting Coach.
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Smith will work with the team across both red-ball and white-ball formats. The 46-year-old has featured in 89 first-class matches, 72 List-A matches and 16 T20 matches from 2003 to 2013, as per ICC.
Pakistan appoint former South Africa cricketer as new batting coach
Pakistan have appointed former South African cricketer Michael Smith as their batting coach on a two-year contract. The 46-year-old will work across formats and joins ahead of the England Test series as PCB looks to improve the team's batting consistency.
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