Mohammad Hafeez appointed new director of Pakistan cricket team

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former Test captain Mohammad Hafeez as the Director of the Pakistan men’s side. This decision comes in the wake of the PCB’s decision to part ways with the entire coaching staff, including director Mickey Arthur, head coach Grant Bradburn, and batting coach Andrew Puttick.

While the dismissed coaches will still contribute their expertise at the National Cricket Academy, the PCB is set to unveil a new coaching lineup for the upcoming series in Australia and New Zealand. Stay tuned for further announcements regarding the fresh coaching staff.

Former 🇵🇰 captain Mohammad Hafeez has been given the responsibility of Director – Pakistan Men's Cricket Team.

The PCB has changed the portfolio of the Pakistan coaching staff. All coaches will continue to work in National Cricket Academy while PCB will announce the new coaching… pic.twitter.com/zwwnsj5lzs

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