Last Update on: November 13th, 2023 at 06:07 pm
In what has been the latest development as per the reports in Cricket Pakistan, it is learned that the former speedster is all set to replace Morne Morkel as the fast bowling coach of Pakistan. The former Proteas fast bowler on Monday (13th November) parted ways with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Morne Morkel resigned as Pakistan’s fast bowling coach after the debacle in the ICC World Cup 2023. He couldn’t do justice to his reputation as bowlers under him suffered thrashing in the tournament and it was one of the main reasons behind the team’s poor outing in the tournament in India.
As the Pakistan team reached back home, Morne Morkel stepped down as the fast bowling coach. The Babar Azam-led side are next slated to travel to Australia for the all-important three-match Test series against Australia and his services could’ve been crucial.
With him stepping down, it is learned that PCB might rope in Umar Gul as the fast-bowling coach for the Australia tour. The former Pakistan pacer temporarily took the job in Morne Morkel’s absence during the series against Afghanistan.
Umar Gul has a great experience in terms of coaching. He was part of Afghanistan’s coaching setup as well. His experience would be handy for the team if the reports emerge to be true. Also with him being familiar with the environment in the Pakistan Cricket Team, it could’ve turned out to be a game-changing move for the team.
Morne Morkel joined the Pakistan team for a sixth-month contract in June. He had a decent time in the team. But a poor campaign in the World Cup forced him to resign. It remains to be seen when will Pakistan Cricket Board will make the official announcement soon.
Pakistan’s schedule for the Test series against Australia
Pakistan are first scheduled to have a training camp. It’ll take place in Rawalpindi Rawalpindi from November 20. After that, they will travel to Australia for the Test series. Here’s the schedule for the Test series against Australia:
• 1st Test – Australia vs Pakistan – December 14-18: Perth Stadium
• 2nd Test – Australia vs Pakistan – December 26-30: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
• 3rd Test – Australia vs Pakistan – January 3-7: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
