Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has appointed Umar Gul as a coach for a short period.
He will join Afghanistan camp in Dubai from April 4. He will work with the newly appointed Head Coach Graham Thorpe.
Gul is a former pacer who has previously been associated with Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Quetta Gladiators as a bowling coach.
He has also worked in Kashmir Premier League (KPL) and in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) with Galle Gladiators.
He is appointed for a short period but it will be extended after his performance.
