Shahid Aslam named Pakistan batting coach: PCB



Former first-class cricketer Shahid Aslam. — LinkedIn/Shahid Aslam/File
Former first-class cricketer Shahid Aslam. — LinkedIn/Shahid Aslam/File

Days forward of the Zimbabwe tour, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday named former first-class cricketer Shahid Aslam because the batting coach for the boys’s cricket group.

Aslam would be the nationwide group’s full-time batting coach, the PCB spokesperson confirmed.

The spokesperson stated {that a} spin bowling coach will shortly be appointed for Pakistan because the board was in search of one.

The event has come as Pakistan are reeling from extra dismal than prideful performances in cricket. The recently-concluded T20 worldwide collection in opposition to Australia, that Pakistan misplaced 3-0, has significantly been hurtful for its recollections are freshly etched into minds.

Earlier, sources aware of the event stated newly-appointed interim white-ball head coach Aqib Javed had beneficial Aslam for the submit.

Aslam has spent a lot of years working as a assist employees member for the Inexperienced Shirts. The white-ball tour of Zimbabwe will likely be his first task, earlier than a full-fledged tour of South Africa.

The primary ODI match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe will likely be performed on November 24 (Sunday).

Pakistan’s ODI Squad for Zimbabwe: Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (WK), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahani and Tayyab Tahir.

Pakistan’s Zimbabwe itinerary

November 24: First ODI, Bulawayo

November 26: Second ODI, Bulawayo

November 28: Third ODI, Bulawayo

December 1: First T20I, Bulawayo

December 3: Second T20I, Bulawayo

December 5: Third T20I, Bulawayo

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