The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially appointed former cricketer and national selector Aaqib Javed as the interim head coach of the national white-ball teams ahead of the tour of Zimbabwe on Monday, November 18.
Aaqib Javed will serve as interim white-ball head coach of the Pakistan cricket team until the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. In addition to his coaching duties, Aaqib will continue to serve as a senior member of the National Selection Committee, playing a crucial role in the configuration. the composition of the Pakistan cricket team and plans for upcoming international assignments.
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Aaqib Javed takes over as interim head coach of Pakistan white-ball teams
After the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Aaqib Javed is expected to take on additional responsibilities, reinforcing his integral role in the leadership and development of Pakistan cricket.
The official statement from the PCB reads: “The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today announced the appointment of Aaqib Javed, a former international fast bowler, as interim head coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team until the Cricket Trophy. ICC Champions 2025. During this term, Aaqib will continue to serve as a senior member of the men’s National Selection Committee and will be assigned additional responsibilities following the conclusion of the eight-team tournament.
PCB to appoint full-time white-ball head coach at end of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also revealed that the process of hiring a full-time head coach for the white-ball team will soon begin, and the Pakistan cricket team will surely have the permanent coach by late of this year. the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The white-ball head coach position has been vacant since Gary Kirsten stepped down. Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie is temporarily supervising the white-ball team on their tour of Australia. Gillespie will now return to his primary responsibility as head coach of the Test team for the upcoming two-match series in South Africa.
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Pakistan’s upcoming Test tour of South Africa could be Jason Gillespie’s last assignment as red-ball head coach, with the PCB remaining tight-lipped about his role in the team. Apart from two Tests, the Pakistan team will also play three ODIs and three T20Is in South Africa from December 10 to 22.
Ahead of the South Africa series, the Pakistan cricket team is scheduled to play three ODIs and three T20Is in Zimbabwe from November 24 to December 5. They will also host New Zealand and South Africa for a triangular ODI series from February 8 to 14 in the lead. -until the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled for February 19 to March 9 at home.
ICC Champions Trophy tour officially begins in Islamabad
On the other hand, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tour has officially begun in Islamabad, Pakistan by the PCB, despite uncertainties lingering over India’s participation. The trophy will remain in Pakistan until November 25 before traveling to other competing nations.
After passing through Pakistan, the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will visit Afghanistan from November 26 to 28, followed by stops in Bangladesh (December 10 to 13), South Africa (December 15 to 22), Australia (December 25 from December to January 5). ), New Zealand (January 6-11), England (January 12-14) and India (January 15-26).