Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi has urged BCCI to take a "rational decision" to solve the crisis looming over his country's hosting of the Asia Cup, saying the situation should not lead to Pakistan boycotting the World Cup to be hosted by India
Bradburn is not new to the Pakistan set-up, having served as the head coach on a consultancy basis during the recently concluded series against New Zealand. He will lead the side for the next two years.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Jay Shah last year announced that the 2023 edition of the tournament will be held at a neutral venue, instead of Pakistan.
Pakistan registered a comfortable 5 wickets victory against New Zealand as they chased down the target of 289 with 9 balls to spare. This victory marked their 500 wins in the ODI format.
Zimbabwe will face Pakistan A team on their home soil for a six-match ODI series, which will play a key role in their preparations for the upcoming Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
Babar Azam's men will contest a five-match T20I and five-match ODI series against the Black Caps, starting April 14 in Lahore. The series will witness a host of experienced Pakistan stars return to action, including ace pacer Shaheen Afridi
Pakistan Cricket announced their coaching staff for their upcoming home white ball series against New Zealand. The board have also confirmed the appointment of Grant Bradburn as the head coach of the side, in an interim capacity. Abdul Rehman has been named as the assistant head coach, while
The five-match ODI series was set to be played between April 26 and May 7 with Rawalpindi hosting the first ODI and Karachi hosting the remaining four.
The board has also agreed to bring on-board Mickey Arthur as a consultant remotely, allowing him to continue with England county Derbyshire as a head coach as well