Team Pakistan gets Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal as Bowling Coaches

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former players; Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal as the fast bowling and spin bowling coaches, respectively, for the men’s national team.

“Their inaugural assignments in these roles include the Test series against Australia scheduled from 14 December 2023 to 7 January 2024 and the T20I series against New Zealand from 12 to 21 January 2024,” the PCB press release stated.

Saeed Ajmal and Umar Gul stated that they are pleased, honoured and grateful of Chairman PCB Management Committee Mr Zaka Ashraf for giving the opportunity to serve Pakistan Cricket team.

“I believe my career and coaching experience will help enhance the spin bowling arsenal of the team,” Saeed Ajmal said.

While Umar Gul said, ” I will bring my coaching expertise with the aim of elevating Pakistan’s bowling prowess to new heights.”

Both ex-cricketers have coaching experience in the Pakistan Super League with Ajmal and Gul serving as the bowling coach for Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators respectively.