Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Azhar Mahmood appointed acting red-ball coach

Azhar Mahmood

LAHORE: Former Pakistan fast bowler Azhar Mahmood has been appointed as the acting red-ball coach of the national cricket team. According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), he will serve in this role until the completion of his current contract. Azhar, who previously served as the assistant head coach, has been a key member of … Read more

Salahuddin Sallu praises PCB chairman for improving Pakistan cricket

Salahuddin Sallu praises PCB chairman for improving Pakistan cricket

Salahuddin Sallu praised PCB chairman for improving Pakistan cricket. Naqvi’s efforts aim to stop the national team’s recent decline. Sallu suggested replacing assistant coach Azhar Mahmood for better results. Ex-Test player and former chief selector Salahuddin Sallu has commended PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for his proactive approach to improving Pakistan cricket. In a conversation with … Read more

Kirsten, Mahmood land in Lahore to assess Babar’s captaincy

Kirsten, Mahmood land in Lahore to assess Babar's captaincy

Pakistan’s white-ball coach Gary Kirsten arrived in Lahore. Kirsten and Azhar Mahmood will assess Babar Azam’s captaincy. Team adjustments, fitness, and leadership on the agenda. Gary Kirsten, the white-ball coach for Pakistan cricket, touched down in Lahore on Monday. He’s slated for talks with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to deliberate on the T20 World Cup … Read more

Pakistan team is disheartened after loss to India: Azhar Mahmood

Pakistan team is disheartened after loss to India: Azhar Mahmood

Azhar Mahmood said that Pakistan team is disheartened after loss to India. He said that loss to India more disappointing than the one against USA. He cautions against underestimating Canada. Azhar Mahmood, Pakistan’s assistant coach, spoke about the team’s low spirits following their defeat to India in the T20 World Cup in New York. The … Read more

“Won’t take them lightly”: Azhar Mahmood warns against underestimating Ireland

"Won't take them lightly": Azhar Mahmood warns against underestimating Ireland

Pakistan will not take Ireland lightly in the upcoming T20I series. The Ireland series is part of Pakistan’s preparations for the T20 World Cup 2024. Pakistan has limited experience playing against Ireland. Azhar Mahmood, the head coach of Pakistan’s cricket team, has stressed that they will not underestimate Ireland in the forthcoming three-match T20I series. … Read more

PAK vs NZ: Azhar Mahmood gives update about Pakistan’s playing XI

PAK vs NZ: Azhar Mahmood gives update about Pakistan’s playing XI

Azhar Mahmood hints at changes in the lineup for the 1st T20I. Final decision depends on pitch and weather, he said. Two spinners or four pacers are being considered. Azhar Mahmood, the head coach of Pakistan, has suggested that there might be alterations in the lineup of the Men in Green for the first T20I … Read more

LLC: Umar Gul pleased to be part of Legends League Cricket 2022

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On Thursday, former Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul expressed his pleasure at reuniting with famous cricketers ahead of his participation in the Legends League Cricket 2022. Gul took to Twitter to share photos from the match’s venue with former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yusuf, Azhar Mahmood, Kamran Akmal, former Sri Lankan cricketers Muttiah Muralitharan, Nuwan Kulasekara, … Read more

Won’t look at individual performances: Azhar Mahmood

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ISLAMABAD: Islamabad United head coach Azhar Mahmood won’t be looking at individual performances but would see who gives best for the team. The former all-rounder said he was looking forward to a successful Pakistan Super League (PSL) 7 with Islamabad United and feels team skipper Shadab Khan was a big believer in using new innovative … Read more

Pakistan Can Outplay India In T20 WC: Azhar Mahmood

Pakistan Can Outplay India In T20 WC: Azhar Mahmood

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani all-rounder Azhar Mahmood believes though the Indian team was playing well Pakistan still has the ability to down the Men in Blue in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup. Mahmood said the Men in Blue has an edge over Pakistan but the latter still has the ability to overpower their neighbors. “It will be a tough match as India is playing really well and … Read more

Who will replace Misbah ul Haq? PCB in talks with Moore to take over

Who will replace Misbah ul Haq? PCB in talks with Moore to take over

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in favor to appoint a foreign coach for the national squad. The board is currently trying to make England’s Peter Moore take the role of the head coach. On the other hand, after Waqar Younis step down from the position of the bowling coach, former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood is … Read more

Pakistan Sports Fraternity lauds Hasan Ali for his first 10 wicket haul

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Pakistan Sports fraternity was ecstatic after pacer Hasan Ali helped Pakistan defeat South Africa in the second Test in Rawalpindi. Former Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood congratulated Pakistan Team for a marvelous win against South Africa and praised Hasan Ali for his performance. Azhar Mahmood in his tweet, wrote: Tremendous effort by @RealHa55an for getting … Read more

‘The present coaching staff has no vision’ says Azhar Mahmood

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Ex-Pakistani bowling coach Azhar Mahmood has blamed the current coaching staff of the national side for the series lost against Kiwis. Azhar Mahmood said in a statement that, “National team’s coaches have no vision” “The present coaching staff has no vision as they have no idea where this team is heading to. The worst performance … Read more

Azhar Mahmood appointed as England’s bowling coach

Azhar Mahmood appointed as England's bowling coach

England has appointed Azhar Mahmood as bowling coach. According to the details, England  has hired Azhar Mahmood as bowling coach for T20 series against Pakistan. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”second-test-between-pakistan-and-england-ends-in-a-draw”] It is to be noted that former Pakistani all-rounder and former bowling coach has joined the coaching staff of the English team. Azhar Mahmood will assist England … Read more