Azhar Mahmood has officially wrapped up his role with Pakistan’s Test team, bringing an end to a short but significant coaching chapter with the national side.
The former Pakistan all-rounder, who served as the assistant coach for the Test squad, will not continue in the role moving forward. His departure comes as the Pakistan Cricket Board looks to reshape its coaching setup and plan ahead for upcoming international challenges.
When Azhar Mahmood became part of the Test team’s coaching group, the focus was firmly on strengthening Pakistan’s pace bowling resources. Azhar Mahmood joined the Test coaching staff with the aim of guiding Pakistan’s fast bowlers using the knowledge he gained from years in international and county cricket. He worked side by side with senior players and emerging talent, focusing on technique, mindset, and reading match situations.
Even though his time with the Test team was short, Azhar was widely respected. Players spoke warmly about his composed personality and his ability to explain things in a clear, practical way.
The PCB has yet to announce a permanent replacement, and how the coaching staff will be shaped going forward remains unclear. Azhar Mahmood is expected to stay active in cricket through various coaching or league roles.
As Pakistan enters a fresh phase in Test cricket, Azhar steps away with appreciation for the role he played behind the scenes.
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