Quetta Gladiators appoint Umar Gul as bowling coach ahead of PSL 2021

Quetta Gladiators appoint Umar Gul as bowling coach ahead of PSL 2021

January 12, 2021
Umar Gul

Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Quetta Gladiators have signed World T20 winner Umar Gul as their bowling coach ahead of PSL 2021.

Gul, who is regarded as one the best T20 bowlers of all time, will replace legendary all-rounder Abdur Razzaq as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided against issuing non-objection certificates to national coaches and head coaches of provincial teams for PSL.

Quetta Gladiators owner Nadeem Omar said that he was delighted with the signing of Gul.

“Gul will bring his wealth of experience and his appointment will prove very beneficial for the likes of speedsters Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah and Usman Shinwari,” Omar stated.

“He ruled the T20 format for years so we couldn’t have asked for a better replacement and it’s like a family member returning to the team. I also want to thank Razzaq for his exceptional services over the years.”

Gul, 36, played 47 Tests, 130 ODIs and 60 T20Is for Pakistan and took 163, 179 and 85 wickets respectively.

He represented the Gladiators in the first two seasons of PSL.

Gladiators head coach Moin Khan said that the move will prove beneficial for the team.

“We looked at both local and foreign options and felt that Gul will prove to be the best choice for us because of his understanding of modern day cricket. He dominated the best players of the world in T20 format so he would be a perfect guide to our bowling group,” Moin stated.

“I would also like to wish best of luck to Razzaq for his future assignments as he served the team really well.”

Gul achieved the highest-ever ratings among bowlers in T20 format when International Cricket Council (ICC) recently announced the ratings across format.

The fast bowler said that he cannot wait to get started with the Gladiators.

“I’m thrilled to join one of the best PSL franchises in Quetta Gladiators. They have some amazing young bowlers and I can’t wait to work with them. I want to thank Nadeem Omar and Moin Khan for believing in me and giving me this massive opportunity.”

Faizan Lakhani is Deputy Editor (Sports) at Geo News.

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