KABUL: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has appointed former Pakistan pacer Umar Gul as the bowling coach for the national team’s upcoming tour of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Umar, who has coached at the domestic level in Pakistan and also in the country’s marquee tournament – Pakistan Super League (PSL) is now set to take the coaching role of the Afghan cricket team.

The former pacer has worked as the bowling coach of the PSL franchise Quetta Gladiators and also in Kashmir Premier League (KPL).

Umar will be taking the role of bowling coach for a three-week stint but the contract can be extended depending on his impact on the side. The 37-year-old will join the Afghanistan cricket team’s camp in Abu Dhabi on April 4.

Taking to Twitter, the former pacer expressed his gratitude and said he is honoured to be taking the role.

“It’s a pleasure to be connected with an international squad after coaching in the PSL, KPL, LPL, and domestic leagues. With my experience, I will do my best to assist the Afghan bowlers.” Umar said.

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