LAHORE: Umer Rashid, one of the highly-rated bowling coaches at the National High Performance Centre (NHPC), has been included in the Pakistan men’s side coaching panel as assistant to the fast bowling coach for the Asia Cup.

According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Umer has been added to the players’ support personnel list on the recommendation of head coach Saqlain Mushtaq.

Umer has worked in the development of all the national side fast bowlers since their early days, including helping Mohammad Hasnain with his bowling action.  In the new role with the national side, Umer will support Pakistan fast bowling coach Shaun Tait in the United Arab Emirates for Asia Cup 2022.

Meanwhile, the national squad has started their training from today for the tournament and its opening clash with arch-rivals India on Sunday.

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