Sarfaraz Ahmed Tapped for Pakistan Test Coach Role

Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is expected to be appointed Pakistan's new Test head coach. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh ODI series faces uncertainty due to global tensions. Learn more about the shake-up.

Pakistan cricket is undergoing a significant shift following their T20 World Cup exit, with former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed expected to take over as the new Test head coach. The position has been vacant since Azhar Mahmood stepped down last year. Ahmed's appointment is anticipated to be official soon, with his first assignment likely being the Test series against Bangladesh in May, part of the ICC World Test Championship.

Ahmed's experience includes captaining Pakistan to their 2017 Champions Trophy triumph and extensive international playing experience from 2007 to 2023. He recently served as head coach for the Pakistan Shaheens. Pakistan currently holds fifth place in the WTC standings after a drawn series against South Africa.

Adding to the uncertainty, Pakistan's upcoming three-match ODI series in Bangladesh, scheduled to commence on March 11, is now in doubt. Reports indicate the series' viability depends on travel and safety assurances amidst escalating US-Iran tensions. The Bangladesh Cricket Board awaits official communication from Pakistan.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly considering fining players for their disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup, which concluded with an early exit at the Super 8 stage.

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