PCB unveils new-look coaching staff for Bangladesh T20I series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday, announced the team management for the upcoming three-match home T20I series against Bangladesh, with assistant coach Azhar Mahmood being a notable absentee.

Mahmood was one of the frontrunners to become the new head coach of the Pakistan men's cricket team besides Mike Hesson, who eventually landed the role earlier this month for an undefined period.

Mahmood, in an interview earlier this month, had expressed his interest in taking up the role, stating that he would apply for the role.

"I'm definitely going to apply for the Pakistan team head coach role," Mahmood stated. 

Azhar Mahmood has previously held the role of bowling coach and remains a familiar figure in Pakistan's coaching setup.

Notably, following the conclusion of former pacer Aaqib Javed's tenure as the interim head coach, the men's cricket team is once again set to embark on a new era under new coaches and support staff, led by Hesson.

Among considerable changes, the PCB also brought in former Australia pacer Ashley Noffke as the bowling coach, while former first-class cricketer Hanif Malik has been appointed as the batting coach.

Mohammad Masroor and Cliffe Deacon remained fielding coach and physio respectively, while Imranullah has been named the strength and conditioning. Naveed Akram Cheema, on the other hand, will serve as the team manager.