PCB starts looking for new head coach: report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is officially seeking a new head coach following the national team's string of disappointing performances and consecutive defeats.

This announcement comes at a time when the team, under the interim leadership of Aaqib Javed, has struggled significantly. During his tenure, Pakistan failed to progress beyond the first round of the ICC Champions Trophy, despite hosting the tournament on home soil. The team's performance during the recent New Zealand tour was also dismal, managing only a single victory out of seven matches.

Earlier, experienced coaches such as Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie were also brought in to uplift the team's performance. However, both were dismissed after only a few months in charge, reportedly due to internal differences and performance issues.

The PCB's newly released advertisement for the head coach position requires applicants to hold a Level 3 coaching certification, along with at least 10 years of coaching experience.

Meanwhile, sources suggest that Aaqib Javed is no longer interested in becoming the permanent head coach. Instead, he is reportedly aiming for the role of High Performance Director on the board.