Sarfaraz Ahmed To Lead Pakistan As Head Coach As Asian Giants Set Sight On WTC Title: Report

March 4, 2026

Sarfaraz Ahmed is set to become the new head coach of the Pakistan Test cricket team, taking over from interim coach Azhar Mahmood. He will begin his coaching duties during the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh in May, following a five-month gap in the coaching position.

Sarfaraz Ahmed To Lead Pakistan As Head Coach As Asian Giants Set Sight On WTC Title: Report

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Key Highlights

Sarfaraz Ahmed previously captained Pakistan to the ICC Champions Trophy victory in 2017.
He has extensive experience in white-ball cricket, playing 117 ODIs and 61 T20Is.
Sarfaraz's T20I captaincy boasts a win percentage of 78.37%.
Azhar Mahmood served as the interim coach during the last Test series against South Africa.
The Bangladesh Test series will be Sarfaraz's first assignment as head coach.

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Sarfaraz Ahmed To Lead Pakistan As Head Coach As Asian Giants Set Sight On WTC Title: Report

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