February 19, 2026 01:49 pm (IST)
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Azhar Mahmood to be appointed as Pakistan's bowling coach?
Islamabad, Nov 1 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to appoint former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood as the bowling coach of the national side, media reports said.
“Azhar has agreed for a two-year stint with Pakistan cricket team, he will be joining the squad in UAE in a day or two,” a source told Pakistan's Geo.tv.
“He will formally join the team ahead of Pakistan’s Test series against New Zealand,” the source added.
The PCB has not made any official comment on the matter.
Image: Azhar Mahmood Twitter page
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