Grant Bradburn likely to become Pakistan's assistant coach
Bradburn had served Pakistan team as fielding coach from 2018 to 2020
New Zealand's former Test cricketer Grant Bradburn is likely to return to the Pakistan cricket setup.
Bradburn, who remained fielding coach of Pakistan men's team from 2018 to 2020, is most likely to become Pakistan men's team assistant coach.
Sources told Geo News that Bradburn is strongest candidate for assistant coach job. Former New Zealand cricketer also served as head coach at National High-Performance Center (NHPC).
Mickey Arthur's return
Former Pakistan's head coach Mickey Arthur is likely to take up national team coaching once again.
According to sources, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee will finalise the contract with Arthur within two weeks.
Arthur is expected to take up coaching role online till this year's ICC World Cup which is scheduled in India. Reliable sources told The Jang that Arthur will be available on the ground for very few assignments. The former coach has promised PCB to join the team in India for 50-overs mega event this year. Meanwhile, he will continue working for Derbyshire County Cricket Club as full-time coach.
Arthur's contract will be first-of-its-kind as PCB's management committee headed by Najam Sethi wants to occupy his services following his previous record with the national team.
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