Level III coaches having ten or more years of experience coaching domestic or national cricket are encouraged to apply to the PCB.
According to insiders, interim coach Javed is now interested in the Director of the High-Performance Center position, which the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) advertised on Saturday, thereby beginning the search for a new permanent head coach.
The PCB has requested submissions from Level III qualified coaches with a minimum of 10 years of experience coaching national or domestic cricket teams.
The change marks a departure from the present configuration, where Javed, a former fast bowler, has been acting as temporary head coach for various formats for the past several months.
Gary Kirsten resigned as head coach of the white-ball team just before Pakistan’s tour of Australia in November, and Javed took over.
The next month, after Jason Gillespie resigned because of disagreements with the board, his duties were extended to encompass all formats.
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 was supposed to mark the end of Javed’s interim tenure, but it was momentarily extended to include the white-ball series in New Zealand earlier this year.
The PCB decided not to extend his function any longer, so that extension is now over.
Although he has resigned from his job as head coach, Javed is reportedly still interested in staying involved with Pakistani cricket by accepting the position of Director of the High-Performance Centre.
This position, which became open following Nadeem Khan’s resignation, has also been advertised by the board.
According to reports, the board may search abroad to fill the coaching position because it has few possibilities among former national players.
Although the PCB has chosen well-known people in the past, sources suggest that it is unlikely to choose well-known international personalities this time.
FAQs
Why is the PCB searching for a new head coach?
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has begun the process of appointing a new permanent head coach as Aaqib Javed’s interim tenure has officially ended.
What position is Aaqib Javed now interested in?
Instead of continuing as head coach, Aaqib Javed is reportedly eyeing the role of Director of the High-Performance Centre, a position recently vacated by Nadeem Khan.
What are the eligibility criteria for applying as head coach?
The PCB is inviting applications from Level III certified coaches with at least 10 years of experience in domestic or national cricket coaching.
Why didn’t the PCB extend Javed’s coaching tenure?
Javed’s tenure, which was initially temporary and extended several times (including through the New Zealand white-ball series), was not extended further by the PCB in order to bring in a new long-term appointment.
Will the PCB consider foreign coaches again?
Although foreign coaches like Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie have served in the past, sources suggest the PCB is less likely to choose high-profile international names this time due to limited options and internal differences.
