Pakistan Cricket Team’s Former Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed to Lead National Test Team
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a significant decision, appointing former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed as the head coach of the national test team. According to sources, the official announcement of his appointment is expected to be made soon, and he will take charge of the team’s responsibilities during the upcoming test series against Bangladesh.
The PCB has been looking for a new head coach after Azhar Mahmood’s temporary appointment for the series against South Africa. The test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, which is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2027, will take place in May. The first test match will begin on May 8, while the second test match will kick off on May 16.
The PCB has also announced the schedule and squads for the National T20 Cup. The teams that have qualified for the semi-finals are New Zealand from Group 2 and South Africa from Group 1. Pakistani runner Zeshan Ali impressed everyone by completing the marathon in 2 hours, 40 minutes, and 9 seconds, making him the standout performer among his countrymen.
The test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will take place in Dhaka from March 11 to 15. In related news, the Pakistani Shahens, who were delayed in their return to Abu Dhabi, have finally arrived after a prolonged wait.
The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will officially begin on March 26 in Lahore. In other news, the Pakistani team will tour Bangladesh in the coming month for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals.
The Indian cricket team had to delay their practice due to a lunar eclipse, with some team members expressing their unease about the situation. The first semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup will take place today in Kolkata between South Africa and New Zealand.
In a recent development, the Chief Executive Officer of the PSL, Salman Naseer, has announced that the name of the team, previously known as the Quetta Gladiators, will now be the Multan Sultans. Naseer praised the team’s captain, Shaheen Afridi, saying that he is the backbone of the team, but added that he needs to perform consistently to avoid any questions.
Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled the country after the country’s military seized power. The situation in Sri Lanka remains uncertain, with the military saying that it will not target civilians.
In a significant development, three US officials have spoken to the British news agency, saying that the US military has targeted an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka. The Iranian news agency has reported that the Iranian warship, the Air Defense Ship, has been targeted by the US military.
The US President, Donald Trump, has expressed his views on the matter, saying that he is not concerned if Iran participates in the World Cup 2026. Iranian President Ayatollah Khamenei has announced that the date for his eulogy will be announced later due to administrative issues.
