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Saqlain, Tait, Yousuf to coach Pakistan during Australia series

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced to retain Saqlain Mushtaq as the national team’s head coach for another 12 months whereas former Australian pacer Shaun Tait has been appointed as bowling coach for 12 months. 

On Wednesday, PCB announced a 16-men squad for the Test series against Australia. Meanwhile, also disclosed the team management for the Australia series.

“PCB has confirmed Saqlain Mushtaq will continue as head coach for another 12 months, while it also announced the appointments of Shaun Tait as fast bowling coach for 12 months and Mohammad Yousuf as batting coach for the Australia series,” the statement said.

Player Support Personnel: Mansoor Rana (manager), Saqlain Mushtaq (head coach), Shahid Aslam (assistant to head coach), Mohammad Yousuf (batting coach), Shaun Tait (bowling coach), Cliffe Deacon (physiotherapist), Drikus Saaiman (trainer/strength and conditioning coach), Abdul Majeed (fielding coach), Emmad Ahmed Hameed (media and digital manager), Col (retd) Usman Anwari (security manager), Talha Ejaz (analyst) and Malang Ali (masseur).

Pakistan and Australia will play three Tests in Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Lahore respectively, starting on March 4.

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