Summary PCB reportedly decided to relieve Sarfraz Ahmed and Umar Gul from Pakistan Test team roles, while Mike Hesson is set to lead coaching duties.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to relieve head coach Sarfraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul of their responsibilities with the national Test team, according to sources.
The decisions were taken during a meeting chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in London, sources said.
Sarfraz Ahmed and Umar Gul are expected to remain with the team for the third Test before being relieved of their respective responsibilities upon returning home.
Sources said Mike Hesson will serve as head of coaches during the Birmingham Test. He is also expected to take charge as head coach of the Test team during Pakistan’s upcoming home series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
Meanwhile, sources said Pakistan have decided to release Salman Ali Agha before the third Test and send him back home. Salman Ali Agha will return alongside Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq.
The PCB is expected to formally communicate further details regarding the changes to the Test coaching setup.
