Pakistan have appointed former New Zealand allrounder Grant Bradburn as the pinnacle coach of their males’s staff after a profitable spell as marketing consultant.
Bradburn, who has signed a two-year deal, was in cost throughout Pakistan’s latest residence sequence towards New Zealand, the place the aspect defeated the vacationers 4-1 in one-day internationals and cut up the five-match T20I sequence 2-2.
Previously answerable for Scotland, Bradburn served as Pakistan’s fielding coach from 2018 to 2020 earlier than a stint at their National Cricket Academy (NCA).
“Bradburn joins with a plethora of coaching experience,” Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi mentioned in an announcement.
“After having worked with our men’s side before and at the NCA, he understands our culture and philosophy of cricket well and is an ideal candidate to take our team forward.”
Pakistan lately appointed former head coach Mickey Arthur as staff director forward of their three-match ODI sequence towards Afghanistan and the 50-over Asia Cup.
Arthur was Australia’s head coach between 2010 and 2013.
“It’s a great honour for me to work with a highly talented and skilful side like Pakistan as a head coach,” mentioned Bradburn, who will intention to construct momentum forward of the 50-over World Cup later this yr.
“We’ve been working hard on raising our game and are eager to showcase our growing skills. Mickey Arthur and I are excited to support, challenge and develop our players.”
Former South Africa participant Andrew Puttick has signed a two-year contract as Pakistan’s batting coach.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
