Mahmood appointed Pakistan’s new acting red-ball coach
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) expressed confidence in Azhar to thrive in the role given his expertise as a player and coach.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) expressed confidence in Azhar to thrive in the role given his expertise as a player and coach.
Walter replaces the highly successful Gary Stead as New Zealand men’s head coach after the latter stepped down from his role earlier this week.
Former pistol ace and Olympian Jitu Rai was among the 16 new shooters, who were appointed as coaches of the national team. This was among the several key decisions taken at the Governing Body meeting of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), held here on Saturday.
With one notable exception, things seem to be business as usual for Mike Tullberg. While the 39-year-old Dane used to typically prepare Borussia Dortmund's under-19 side for the Youth League, he now finds himself coaching the senior team in its upcoming clash against Shakhtar - an interim solution after Nuri Sahin's dismissal.
Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla was amazed at the seamless return of star quick Mohammed Shami in competitive cricket after nearly 12 months and believed that the experienced right-armer would only get better as he got more cricket under his belt.
Dutch soccer club Ajax unveiled John van't Schip as interim head coach for the rest of the season.
Artur Lucas comes to his new position with a wealth of experience and expertise.
Commenting on the appointment Khandker said, "I am grateful to Hockey India for entrusting me with this responsibility. I have always been inclined towards coaching after my playing career."
It is not as if the format-specific captains will cease to matter but they are also likely to have had it driven home already that the coach of the team ~ think back to Anil Kumble, before Shastri ~ is not to be taken for granted by anyone within the squad and eventuality left undefended by the cricket board.
Westwood, who has around 25 years of professional experience both as a player and a coach, is a UEFA Pro and AFC Pro License-holder and has worked with top football clubs across India like Bengaluru FC and ATK.
