Sarfaraz Ahmed poses with the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy in Lahore, on October 26, 2023. — X/@TheRealPCB
LAHORE: Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is all set to develop into the brand new head coach of the Pakistan Check cricket crew, sources stated on Wednesday, with a proper announcement anticipated shortly.
In response to sources, Sarfaraz — who was a mentor of the Asia Cup-winning U19 crew — will start his obligations throughout Pakistan’s upcoming Check sequence in opposition to the Bangladesh nationwide cricket crew in Might.
The place of Pakistan Check crew head coach had been vacant since October 2025. Azhar Mahmood served as interim head coach throughout the latest sequence in opposition to South Africa.
Pakistan are scheduled to play a two-match Check sequence in opposition to Bangladesh in Might. The sequence types a part of the ICC World Check Championship 2027 cycle.
Pakistan’s Sarfaraz Ahmed walks again to the pavilion throughout a Check match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on the Galle Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Galle on July 17, 2023. — AFP
The primary Check between Pakistan and Bangladesh will start on Might 8, whereas the second Check is about to begin from Might 16.
Formal announcement anticipated quickly as former captain prepares to take cost in upcoming World Check Championship fixtures.
Sarfaraz is presently working with Pakistan Shaheens, who’re dealing with the England Lions within the United Arab Emirates in a T20 and one-day sequence.
The wicketkeeper-batter has had an in depth worldwide profession, enjoying 54 Checks, scoring 3,031 runs, together with 4 centuries and 21 fifties.
In 117 ODIs, he amassed 2,315 runs with two centuries and 11 fifties, whereas in T20Is, he scored 818 runs in 61 matches, together with three fifties.
Sarfaraz additionally boasts a formidable captaincy file. He led Pakistan to victory within the 2017 Champions Trophy and defeated India by 180 runs within the closing with a 70% win price.
He additionally guided the crew to a 62.5% win price within the 2019 Cricket World Cup, profitable 5 of 9 matches.
In T20Is, he recorded a 78.37% win price, profitable 29 out of 37 matches.
For the unversed, the 38-year-old final represented Pakistan within the red-ball format throughout a Check in opposition to Australia in Perth in 2023.
