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ISLAMABAD: Three-time Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions Islamabad United have strengthened their coaching staff ahead of the league’s 11th edition by appointing former New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram as assistant coach.
The franchise confirmed the development through their official social media handles, welcoming the 47-year-old.
“Islamabad United is pleased to announce Jacob Oram as the new assistant coach. World-class all-rounder & a proven mentor becomes part of the ISLU family,” the franchise posted.
Islamabad United is pleased to announce Jacob Oram as the new assistant coach!! 🦁
World-class allrounder & a proven mentor becomes part of the #ISLUFamily.
Let’s build the #NewEra together. 🙌#UnitedWeWin #DimaghSe #3xChampions pic.twitter.com/Ed7JbzQyMB
— Islamabad United (@IsbUnited) January 30, 2026
Oram arrives with strong international coaching credentials. He was appointed New Zealand’s bowling coach in 2024, taking over from Shane Jurgensen, and has already worked with the national side across key assignments, including the Test tour of Bangladesh, the T20I series against Australia, and the T20 World Cup earlier in the year.
His coaching journey began in 2014 with New Zealand A, before he went on to serve as bowling coach of the New Zealand Women’s team from 2018.
Oram also took charge as head coach of Central Hinds, guiding the side to the Super Smash final, while also gaining franchise experience through roles in the Abu Dhabi T10 and the SA20, where he worked as bowling coach for MI Cape Town.
As a player, Oram represented New Zealand between 2001 and 2012, featuring in 33 Tests, 160 ODIs and 36 T20Is. He scored 4688 international runs and took 252 wickets, building a reputation as a reliable all-rounder across formats.
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