PCB appoint Aaqib Javed to significant position

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially appointed former Test fast bowler Aaqib Javed as the new Director of High-Performance. The announcement was made on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a new phase in the development of Pakistan's cricket infrastructure.

Aqib Javed, who recently served as the interim head coach for the Pakistan men's cricket team across all formats until the tour of New Zealand in April, has been given this key role in the PCB. Initially appointed as the interim head coach for white-ball formats, Javed was also entrusted with responsibilities for the red-ball team during Pakistan's tour of South Africa.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi welcomed Javed's appointment, stating, "To strengthen our cricket infrastructure, Aqib Javed joins us as Director of High Performance, complementing Mike Hesson’s appointment as White-ball Head Coach. Together, they will play a pivotal role in the evolution and success of Pakistan Cricket."

Aaqib Javed’s career as a cricketer is notable. He represented Pakistan in 22 Tests and 163 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) between 1988 and 1998. Javed is best known for his impressive fast bowling skills and his contributions to the national team during his playing career.

In addition to his recent stint as interim head coach, Javed has a wealth of coaching experience. He served as the bowling coach during Pakistan’s successful ICC T20 World Cup campaign in 2009. Last year, he worked with the Sri Lankan men’s cricket team as their bowling coach, further adding to his experience in the coaching world.

Earlier in his coaching career, Javed also served as the head coach of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) team. Under his leadership, the UAE achieved ODI status and qualified for the ICC World Cup 2015 in Australia.

Furthermore, Aaqib also played a key role in coaching Pakistan’s Under-19 team, which won the ICC U19 World Cup in 2004, one of the team’s biggest achievements at that level.