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Express Tribune
13-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
PCB to end mentorship roles for ex-players: sources
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has internally finalised plans to dissolve its five-member mentorship panel, marking a significant shift in its domestic cricket strategy, sources confirmed on Tuesday. According to sources, the move, directed by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, will see the board part ways with former national cricketers Misbah-ul-Haq, Waqar Younis, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Shoaib Malik. These individuals had been appointed last year as mentors for the Champions Cup under a three-year contract. While no formal announcement has been made, the decision has already been approved at the top level. Shoaib Malik had voluntarily resigned two weeks ago, stepping down ahead of the board's final call. He announced his decision on his official Instagram page. The other four mentors are expected to be officially informed in the coming days. The rationale behind the decision remains undisclosed, and the PCB has not issued an official statement. The mentorship panel was announced on August 26, 2024, as part of a performance-focused revamp, with each former player assigned to a domestic team. Reports suggest each mentor was earning a monthly salary of Rs 5 million. According to sources, Misbah-ul-Haq and Sarfaraz Ahmed are not being considered for any alternative roles within the PCB at this stage. This development comes alongside other major structural changes at the board. Earlier on Tuesday, Mike Hesson was appointed as the new head coach of the Pakistan national team, while Aqib Javed was named Director of the High-Performance Centre. The restructuring reflects the PCB's intent to realign its domestic and international strategies ahead of a packed calendar that includes ICC events and bilateral commitments.
Express Tribune
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
PCB begins quest for new head coach
Aaqib Javed failed to deliver as Pak team head coach after a string of defeats at home and abroad. PHOTO: AFP Aqib Javed's tenure as the interim head coach was due to end with the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 but was given an extension - PCB The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday, has officially begun the search for a new permanent head coach by posting a formal advertisement on its website. According to the details, the cricket board is seeking a Level III qualified coach with a minimum of 10 years experience of coaching national or domestic level cricket teams. The development comes after Javed, according to the sources, remains no longer interested in the head coach role. For the unversed, the former fast bowler was appointed as the interim white-ball head coach role in November last year after Gary Kirsten relinquished the role just ahead of the team's tour to Australia. He was promoted to the all-format interim head coach the following month as Jason Gillespie had also stepped down due to his differences with the cricket board. Javed's tenure as the interim head coach was due to end with the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 but was given an extension for the national team's white-ball tour of New Zealand, which concluded earlier this month. However, the PCB has now decided against giving another extension to the former pacer. But despite his potential exit as the interim head coach, Javed may still find a place in Pakistan's cricketing setup as he is interested in becoming the Director of the High-Performance Centre, for which the cricket board has also issued an advertisement. Notably, the position of the Director of the High-Performance Centre was vacated after Nadeem Khan's resignation. According to sources, the cricket board is dealing with limited resources from the former national cricketers and is instead tilted towards bringing in a foreign coach. Despite past trends of hiring prominent figures, sources claimed that the PCB is unlikely to pursue high-profile names this time around. PCB rejects Jason Gillespie's claims of unpaid dues The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rejected claims made by Jason Gillespie regarding non-payment of dues, calling them baseless and misleading. Responding to inquiries from a local media outlet, a PCB spokesperson clarified that the former Australian Test cricketer had backed out of his commitment to join the Pakistan national team without prior notice. As a result, the board handed over coaching responsibilities to Aaqib Javed in South Africa. A few days ago, Gillespie's agent sent an email to PCB's HR department, requesting clearance of the alleged outstanding payments. However, the PCB has firmly stated that the matter is being misrepresented. "As per the contract, if PCB had terminated Jason Gillespie's services, we would have been liable to pay him four months' salary. But if he resigned, he was required to give prior notice and pay four months' salary to the board," said the spokesperson. "Since Gillespie himself withdrew from the role, he is the one who owes PCB four months' salary. Therefore, his claim of unpaid dues is incorrect." It is worth mentioning that in a recent interview with a local social media platform, Gillespie expressed disappointment over the situation, stating that the PCB had yet to settle his dues. He added that the situation was frustrating and hoped for a quick resolution. BD seal WC spot in ICC qualifiers Bangladesh joined hosts Pakistan in qualifying for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India despite West Indies' sensational victory over Thailand here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. Bangladesh, who won their first three matches of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier, suffered back-to-back blows to their campaign as they were beaten by West Indies and Pakistan, respectively.
Express Tribune
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
PCB hunt for new head coach
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially begun the search for a new permanent head coach by posting a formal advertisement on its website. According to the details, the cricket board is seeking a Level III qualified coach with a minimum of 10 years experience of coaching national or domestic level cricket teams. The development comes after Javed, according to the sources, remains no longer interested in the head coach role. For the unversed, the former fast bowler was appointed as the interim white-ball head coach role in November last year after Gary Kirsten relinquished the role just ahead of the team's tour to Australia. He was promoted to the all-format interim head coach the following month as Jason Gillespie had also stepped down due to his differences with the cricket board. Javed's tenure as the interim head coach was due to end with the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 but was given an extension for the national team's white-ball tour of New Zealand, which concluded earlier this month. However, the PCB has now decided against giving another extension to the former pacer. But despite his potential exit as the interim head coach, Javed may still find a place in Pakistan's cricketing setup as he is interested in becoming the Director of the High-Performance Centre, for which the cricket board has also issued an advertisement. Notably, the position of the Director of the High-Performance Centre was vacated after Nadeem Khan's resignation. According to sources, the cricket board is dealing with limited resources from the former national cricketers and is instead tilted towards bringing in a foreign coach. Despite past trends of hiring prominent figures, sources claimed that the PCB is unlikely to pursue high-profile names this time around. Naqvi praises Women's team PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that the national women's cricket team will not travel to India for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, scheduled to take place later this year. Naqvi made the statement on Saturday during his visit to the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground, where he met the women's team after their successful run in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier. Pakistan finished their campaign on a high note, securing five consecutive wins, including a seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their final match. While speaking to the media, Naqvi reiterated the board's stance, saying that Pakistan will not send its team to India, as per the 'Fusion Formula' that was earlier introduced before the ICC Men's Champions Trophy. "Pakistan will not travel to India as this formula has already been agreed upon," said Naqvi. When asked about the possibility of a neutral venue for Pakistan's matches in the tournament, Naqvi responded that the decision lies with the host country, but maintained that Pakistan will not travel to India under any circumstances. Pakistan secured a place in the Women's World Cup with a strong performance, including an 87-run win over Thailand followed by their final victory against Bangladesh. The team, led by Fatima Sana, remained unbeaten throughout the qualifier tournament. Praising the team's performance, Naqvi said it was the result of playing as a united group and assured that the players would be rewarded for their success. "When a team is gelled in and plays like a unit, it produces such results. They will definitely be rewarded. They deserve it," Naqvi concluded.
Express Tribune
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
PCB starts search for new head coach, Aaqib Javed may shift roles
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday officially launched its search for a new permanent head coach by advertising the position, with interim coach Javed now showing interest in the Director of the High-Performance Centre role instead, according to sources. The PCB has invited applications from Level III qualified coaches with a minimum of 10 years of experience coaching national or domestic cricket teams. The move signals a transition from the current setup, which saw former fast bowler Javed serve as interim head coach across formats over the past several months. Javed initially took over as the white-ball head coach in November after Gary Kirsten stepped down shortly before Pakistan's tour of Australia. His responsibilities were expanded to include all formats the following month, following Jason Gillespie's resignation due to differences with the board. Although Javed's interim term was set to conclude with the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, it was extended briefly to cover the white-ball series in New Zealand earlier this year. That extension has now ended, with the PCB deciding not to renew his role further. Despite stepping aside from the head coaching role, sources suggest Javed remains interested in continuing his involvement in Pakistan cricket by taking up the Director of the High-Performance Centre position. The board has also advertised this role, which became vacant after Nadeem Khan's resignation. The board is reportedly working with limited options among former national players and may look overseas to fill the coaching vacancy. While the PCB has previously opted for high-profile names, sources indicate that it is unlikely to pursue prominent international figures this time.
