US EditionNo end to Pakistan’s musical chair; Azhar Mahmood appointed acting Test coach after Aqib’s woeful ouster
- On Monday, June 30, 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board named Azhar Mahmood as the interim coach for the men's red-ball cricket team.
- This appointment follows Jason Gillespie's resignation in April 2024 and Aaqib Javed's interim tenure amid Pakistan's consecutive failures in the World Test Championship.
- Mahmood, 50, a former Pakistan all-rounder with 21 Tests and 143 ODIs, has coaching credentials that include contributing to two championship victories while serving as an assistant coach at Surrey.
- The PCB stated that Mahmood's deep game knowledge, international exposure, and county successes make him well-suited, expecting growth in the squad's strength, discipline, and global performance.
- Mahmood will serve in this acting role until his current contract ends, with his first assignment being the two-match home Test series against South Africa scheduled for October 2025.
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Azhar Mahmood Appointed Acting Red-Ball Head Coach of Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood as the acting head coach of the men’s red-ball team. He will serve in this role until April 2026. Mahmood takes over ahead of Pakistan’s 2025–27 ICC World Test…
PCB Appoints Azhar Mahmood As Pakistan Cricket Team’s Acting Red-Ball Head Coach
Mahmood had signed a two-year contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board in April last year as assistant coach across formats along with Australia's Jason Gillespie (Tests) and South Africa's Gary Kirsten (limited overs), who have both moved on. PCB Appoints Azhar Mahmood As Pakistan Cricket Team’s Acting Red-Ball Head Coach.
Azhar Mahmood Named Acting Head Coach for Red-Ball Team - Day News TV
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Azhar Mahmood as the acting red-ball head coach of the Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team. The announcement came on June 30, 2025, with Azhar taking charge until the end of his current contract. A Strategic Cricketing Mind Azhar brings decades of experience to the red-ball setup. As a former assistant coach of the national team, he has played a key role in shaping Pakistan’s strategies across formats. His …
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