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  Drama in Pakistan Cricket again! Test head coach Azhar Mahmood sacked before contract ends

  Cricket | December 30, 2025 14:23 IST

  Even as 2025 is about to end, drama in Pakistan Cricket is not stopping. They have parted ways with their Test head coach, Azhar Mahmood, three months before his contract expired. With Pakistan not playing any Test until March 2026, PCB have time to find a new coach.

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  Azhar Mahmood announced as Pakistan's new red-ball head coach

  Cricket | June 30, 2025 12:21 IST

  Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood was announced as Pakistan's new acting red-ball head coach. He will take over the role from Aaqib Javed and will remain in the position until the end of his current contract.

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  PCB appoints Azhar Mahmood as head coach, names support staff for NZ series

  Cricket | April 08, 2024 23:42 IST

  Former Pakistani fast bowler Azhar Mahmood has been appointed as head coach of the men's national cricket team for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. Pakistan will be playing a five-match T20 series against the Kiwis starting April 18.

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  Pakistan bowling coach urges team to learn from mistakes

  Cricket | February 11, 2018 15:40 IST

  Despite suffering six losses in a row, the visitors won the T20I series 2-1 and that's a major positive that the Pakistan coach picks out of the New Zealand tour.

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  Azhar Mahmood backs Pakistan bowlers to deliver in New Zealand

  Cricket | December 26, 2017 11:39 IST

  Talking about his team's preparation, the 42-year-old said that Pakistan were in good shape and were absolutely ready to give New Zealand a run for their money on their home turf.

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  Azhar Mahmood unhappy with Pakistan's first day show vs Sri Lanka in 1st Test

  Cricket | September 29, 2017 14:53 IST

  The former Pakistan all-rounder felt his bowlers failed to take advantage of the new ball in the beginning of the match or towards the end of the first day.

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  Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan will be missed, says Pakistan's bowling coach

  Cricket | September 24, 2017 16:33 IST

  The coach added that with them not being in the team should be seen as a great opportunity for youngsters to grab this chance with both hands and make a name for themselves.

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  Right for Sarfraz Ahmed to lead Pakistan in all formats, says Azhar Mahmood

  Cricket | September 24, 2017 16:20 IST

  Mahmood said that apart from batting and bowling, "our fielding is also continuing to improve by leaps and bounds as well."

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  Azhar Mahmood offered Pakistan's assistant coach job

  Cricket | June 12, 2016 17:48 IST

  Former Pakistan Test all-rounder Azhar Mahmood has been offered the assistant coach's job with the national cricket squad, which is set to tour England this summer.

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  IPL8: Johan Botha, Azhar Mahmood to replace two injured KKR players

  Cricket | April 01, 2015 18:19 IST

  Kolkata: Defending Indian Premiere League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knightriders have brought in Johan Botha and Azhar Mahmood as replacements for injured players James Neesham and Chris Lynn.Kiwi all-rounder Neesham has failed to regain match fitness just

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  KKR lose to Azhar Mahmood-inspired Auckland Aces

  Cricket | October 16, 2012 12:53 IST

  Cape Town, Oct 16 : Kolkata Knight Riders' chances of making the semifinals of the Champions League Twenty20 tournament suffered a major blow as they slumped to their second successive defeat after losing to Auckland

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  Azhar Mahmood Gets Visa, To Join Kings XI

  Cricket | April 13, 2012 16:15 IST

  Mohali, Apr 13: Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood, who is now a British citizen, has finally got an Indian visa and would be joining his IPL team Kings XI Punjab soon, skipper Adam Gilchrist said.“I