Azhar Mahmood to Lead Pakistan in Crucial T20I Series Against New Zealand
Former Pakistan Cricket Star Appointed as Head Coach
Azhar Mahmood, a former Pakistan cricket star who played in 164 international matches, has been selected as the head coach for the upcoming Pakistan-New Zealand T20I series, as reported by ESPNcricinfo on March 18. The five-match series begins on April 18 at Rawalpindi’s cricket ground, which will host the first three matches prior to the shift to Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium for the final encounters.
Azhar’s recent coaching experience includes working with the team as bowling coach from 2016 to 2019, and this new stint will see him teaming up with past Pakistani cricketing greats. Accompanying Azhar will be Wahab Riaz, who serves as the senior team manager, and Mohammad Yousuf, the batting coach. This marks a new chapter in Pakistan cricket, as Saeed Ajmal continues as the spin bowling coach, having held the position during the team’s recent tours of Australia and New Zealand.
High-Stakes T20I Series Between Pakistan and New Zealand
This high-stakes T20I series pits a resurgent Pakistan side against their experienced New Zealand counterparts. The excitement and tension are palpable, as both teams vie for supremacy in this unpredictable format. As the two cricket superpowers prepare to clash in this thrilling showdown, questions loom large:
Will Pakistan’s home advantage play a determining role, or will the Kiwis’ cool-headedness under pressure reign supreme?
Azhar and his accomplished coaching team will look to inspire the Pakistani cricket club to victory by drawing upon their wealth of knowledge and experience. The stage is set for an unforgettable cricket showcase, brought to you live at the storied Chester Le Street cricket ground or online via 100-ball cricket live broadcasts. As the Pakiyou’anni cricket fraternity eagerly awaits, the scene is set for a battle of skill, passion, and strategy in the shortest format of the game.
- Will history be written, or will it be rewritten?
- Stay tuned to find out.
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