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There’s something brewing at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and this time, it might just be more than cosmetic. The board has officially kicked off its search for a new, specialized coaching staff for the men’s national team.
They’ve opened applications for multiple roles including a batting coach, bowling coach, fielding coach, and even a strength & conditioning coach.
A Step Toward Specialisation
After years of makeshift solutions, overlapping job descriptions, and “interim” everything, this feels like a more structured approach from the PCB.
The move follows the appointment of Mike Hesson as the white-ball head coach — a name that brings credibility thanks to his successful stint with New Zealand and involvement in high-pressure T20 leagues.
With the Asia Cup 2025 on the horizon, Hesson won’t be enough on his own. Pakistan needs a tight, tactical support crew, and this hiring spree could be PCB’s way of saying: “Let’s get serious.”
If you followed Pakistan’s recent tour to New Zealand, you’d know that there was no bowling coach. For a country that has produced Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar, and a conveyour belt of lethal pacers, going without a bowling coach was baffling.
During that tour, the trio of Mohammad Yousuf, Mohammad Masroor, and Drikus Saaiman formed the core of the coaching setup. While they all have solid credentials, none are specialist bowling coaches.
Who Can Apply?
The PCB has kept the process transparent, inviting applications from qualified professionals, and yes, even encouraging women to apply. A nice touch on the inclusion front, at least in theory.
Applicants have until 5 p.m. on June 6, 2025, to throw their hat into the ring. Detailed job descriptions are available on the PCB website, and as expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Is This the Real Deal or Just Another Spin?
Let’s be honest — Pakistani fans have heard it all before. “Resets”, “overhauls”, “five-year plans” — and then comes the merry-go-round of familiar names returning in slightly tweaked roles.
So, naturally, there’s a healthy dose of skepticism in the air. But here’s the flip side: this could work.
If Hesson is truly given the freedom to build his own support staff, and if selections are made on merit instead of connections, we might finally see a coaching structure that matches international standards.
And with Pakistan’s talent pool, that’s all we’ve really needed — consistency, clarity, and competence.
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