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Azhar Mahmood named Pakistan’s acting red-ball head coach

Azhar Mahmood named Pakistan's acting red-ball head coach ahead of 2025-27 WTC cycle; will serve till current contract ends.

Sentinel Digital Desk

Lahore: Ahead of Pakistan starting the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood has been appointed as the side’s acting red-ball head coach and will serve in this position until the conclusion of his current contract.

Following Jason Gillespie’s exit as Pakistan’s red-ball head coach towards the end of last year, Aaqib Javed had taken over the role. But Mahmood, 50, now steps into the position following a long stint as Pakistan’s bowling coach and later being the assistant head coach. IANS

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