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PCB extends contract with sport psychologist Taimur Khan

Sports psychologist will work with Pakistan cricket team for an additional six matches.

PCB extends contract with sport psychologist Taimur Khan PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has extended their contract with British sports psychologist Taimur Khan till May 11, 2019.

PCB initially hired Taimur Khan for the Australia series on the recommendation of one of the coaches from the Pakistan team support staff.

According to sources, Khan will now work with the Pakistan cricket team for an additional six matches.

Pakistan will take part in 11 matches in England before the 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup.

Khan will accompany the Pakistan team in three practice matches against county sides along with two one-day Internationals (ODI) and a T20 International against England.

The decision regarding whether to extend his contract till World Cup will be made after May 11.