Major changes in selection committee for Bangladesh series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a new interim team management, with notable absentees from the previous coaching staff ahead of the T20I series against Bangladesh. The board has relieved the former batting and bowling coaches of their duties in line with reshaping its coaching line-up.

According to the official statement released by the PCB, Naveed Akram Cheema has been appointed team manager, while former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has taken over as head coach for the Bangladesh series. Hanif Malik will serve as the batting coach, while Ashley Noffke will be appointed as the bowling coach, and Mohammad Masroor will be named the fielding coach.

Other appointments include Cliff Deacon as physiotherapist, Imranullah as strength and conditioning coach, and Talha Ejaz as team analyst.

These changes come as part of a temporary arrangement for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. Earlier, on May 20, the PCB posted job advertisements on its official website, inviting applications for the roles of batting coach, fielding coach, and strength and conditioning coach. Interested candidates have until 5 PM on June 6 to apply.

Until permanent appointments are made, Hanif Malik and Ashley Noffke will continue coaching duties during the Bangladesh series.

It is worth mentioning that during the tour of New Zealand earlier this year, Mohammad Yousuf served as batting coach and Azhar Mahmood as bowling coach, both of whom are absent from the current set-up.