Former Pakistan cricketer Aqib Javed. — PCB/File
LAHORE: Former Pakistani quick bowler Aqib Javed is more likely to be appointed as the top coach of Pakistan’s white-ball cricket crew, sources stated on Sunday.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly contemplating him for the function within the upcoming matches in opposition to Zimbabwe and past, as per the insiders.
A call on this regard is anticipated quickly, they added.
This improvement comes within the wake of Gary Kirsten’s resignation as head coach forward of the continuing Australia tour, which created a big hole within the teaching construction.
In Kirsten’s absence, pink ball Head Coach Jason Gillespie was appointed as interim coach for the limited-overs matches down beneath.
Javed, who’s presently serving as a member of PCB’s choice committee, has emerged because the main candidate on account of his intensive teaching expertise, together with profitable stints with home groups and franchise cricket.
His experience and familiarity with Pakistan’s cricketing construction make him a robust selection because the crew prepares for an intense worldwide schedule.
Pakistan’s packed cricket schedule contains white-ball matches in opposition to Zimbabwe comprising three ODIs and three T20Is from 24 November to five December.
This shall be adopted by three-match T20I and ODI collection and two Check matches in opposition to South Africa from 10 December to 7 January.
Kirsten’s departure earlier this month was reportedly on account of variations with the PCB over numerous points. He was unwilling to remain in Pakistan as required by his contract and most well-liked to hitch the crew solely shortly earlier than collection or excursions.
He had additionally failed to make sure his availability throughout and after the Champions Cup regardless of being reminded of his necessary availability for 11 months as required by his contract with the board.
Kirsten additional insisted on influencing central contract classes. He even threatened to withdraw from the Australia tour until the PCB addressed the contract problems with psychological efficiency coach David Reid.
The PCB’s resolution to restructure the choice committee additionally turned a degree of rivalry.
The revamped committee not contains head coaches or the crew captain. The five-member panel contains Javed, Aleem Dar, Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq, and Hassan Cheema.
