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Sarfaraz Ahmed Appointed Head Coach of Pakistan Test Cricket Team

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed appointed head coach of the national Test team ahead of Bangladesh series.

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Sarfaraz Ahmed appointed Pakistan Test team coach

Sarfaraz Ahmed takes charge as head coach of Pakistan’s Test cricket team, aiming to strengthen performance ahead of upcoming series.

March 4, 2026

Former national captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been selected as the head coach of the Pakistan Test cricket team, according to sources. The official announcement regarding his appointment is expected to be made shortly.

Sources indicate that Sarfaraz Ahmed will begin his coaching tenure with the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. The position of head coach had been vacant for some time, with Azhar Mahmood serving as interim head coach during Pakistan’s recent series against South Africa.

The appointment marks a significant step in Pakistan Cricket’s effort to strengthen leadership and performance in the longest format of the game. Sarfaraz, a seasoned campaigner with extensive international experience, is expected to bring fresh strategies and a renewed focus to the team as they prepare for the next challenges on the field.

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