PCB likely to appoint Australia’s Tony Hemming as chief pitch curator

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to appoint Australian pitch curator Tony Hemming as their new Chief Curator.

Hemming is presently employed with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), where he started in July of last year under a two-year contract. Despite this, he recently applied for the Chief Curator position with the PCB and is reportedly prepared to make the move.

Tony Hemming brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as an International Cricket Soil Advisor and Consultant for the Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) in Perth.

His extensive background includes his tenure as the Head Curator at the ICC Cricket Academy and the Dubai International Stadium. Additionally, Hemming has worked as an ICC Pitch Consultant for the Oman Cricket Academy.

His career also highlights his role as Arena Manager at Optus Stadium in Perth and his involvement as an International Presenter and Educator for the ICC Cricket Academy. Furthermore, he has managed the King Fahad International Football Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.