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Previous Pakistan captain and all-rounder has actually been formally selected as the Director of the Pakistan guys’s cricket group, as revealed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday.
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Distinguished previous captain and all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has actually been formally designated as the Director of the Pakistan guys’s cricket group, as revealed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday.
The PCB’s declaration checked out, “Former Test captain Mohammad Hafeez has actually been provided the obligation of Director – Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team. Mohammad Hafeez has actually included for Pakistan in 55 Tests, 218 ODIs, and 119 T20Is, accumulating 12,780 runs and taking 253 wickets.” Hafeez, a current member of the PCB Cricket Technical Committee, played a vital function in Pakistan’s victory in the ICC Champions Trophy in England in 2017. He takes control of the position from Mickey Arthur, who worked as the head coach for Pakistan.
In a noteworthy modification, the PCB has actually modified the functions within the training personnel, with all coaches continuing their work at the National Cricket Academy. The statement of the brand-new training personnel for the upcoming series in Australia and New Zealand will be made in due course.
In another advancement, star Pakistan batter Babar Azam stated his choice to step down as Pakistan’s captain throughout all formats after a frustrating efficiency in the ICC World Cup 2023 in India. The 28-year-old made the statement through a declaration, revealing thankfulness to the PCB and the fans for their assistance throughout his captaincy.
Babar mentioned, “Today, I’m stepping down as the captain of Pakistan throughout all formats. It’s a tough choice, however I feel it is the correct time for this call. I wish to reveal my genuine thanks to the Pakistan Cricket Board for delegating me with this substantial obligation.”
Throughout Babar’s captaincy, Pakistan reached the No. 1 position in ODIs. Their World Cup project concluded with a significant defeat versus England. Babar’s individual efficiency in the competition saw him score 320 runs in 9 matches, ending up as the third-highest run-scorer for Pakistan with approximately 40 and a strike rate of 82.90.
Previously today, Morne Morkel resigned from his position as the bowling coach of the Pakistan Men’s group, concluding his six-month agreement with the group.
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