LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shortened coaches for High Performance Center and provincial teams.
UK-based Mohammad Zahid could be the bowling coach, Atiq-ul-Zaman could be the wicket-keeping coach, while former captain Mohammad Yusuf will be the batting coach at the High Performance Center. Former Test all-rounder Abdul Razzaq will lead the young all-rounders, while Basit Ali and Ghulam Ali are also part of the coaches’ list.
Mohammad Zahid is the only Pakistani pacer to take 11 wickets in his debut Test against New Zealand and has represented the country in five Tests and 11 ODIs. His career was cut short due to a back injury. Mohammad Zahid, 44 He is currently coaching in Bolton and will be mentoring young bowlers at the High Performance Center.
Atiqul Zaman, who has played one Test and three ODIs, is currently working with the Lancashire women’s team. On the other hand, fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has shown no interest in the post of bowling coach, while Mohammad Yousuf and all-rounders It has been agreed to give responsibility to former Test cricketer Abdul Razzaq, while other former cricketers are being given the opportunity to work with provincial teams.