Pak vs Ban: Pakistan's interim head coach Saqlain likely to remain till Bangladesh tour

LAHORE: Pakistan interim head coach Saqlain Mushtaq is likely to continue his current role till Pakistan's short tour to Bangladesh from November 19 to December 4 which includes two tests and three T20Is.

Sources told Geo News that Mushtaq is likely to be the interim head coach for the Bangladesh tour and will continue to fulfil his responsibilities due to a lack of time.

They added that the appointment of consultants has not been decided so far.

Meanwhile, chances are that some coaches from National High-Performance Centre could be included in the staff.

According to the sources, permanent coaches will be appointed after the home series against West Indies.

On Wednesday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that the squad will directly fly to Bangladesh from the UAE as per schedule after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup.

Per PCB, the Pakistan cricket team is scheduled to leave for Dhaka on November 15. "No change is under consideration in the team's departure plan at present," the PCB had said.

Sources had informed Geo News that in case Pakistan wins the trophy, changes in the schedule will be made accordingly and the national team may be flown to Dhaka via Pakistan on a chartered plane.