Pakistan’s cricket crisis post-T20 World Cup has unleashed a torrent of changes, from ODI exclusions of Babar Azam and others to brewing Test coaching speculation. Sarfaraz Ahmed, fresh from junior team successes, is PCB’s apparent pick for Test head coach.
Close sources confirm chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s negotiations with Sarfaraz, who greenlit partnering with captain Shan Masood. As old pals, they aim to rescue Pakistan’s ninth-ranked World Test Championship status, with crucial matches against West Indies and England looming large.
Countering this, ex-captain Shahid Afridi launched a strong case for Younis Khan. Speaking to media, he emphasized, ‘Younis’s 10,000 Test runs and long-format brilliance make him the right fit.’
The position opened up last December after Azhar Mahmood cut short his tenure. Sarfaraz offers proven leadership from 54 Tests and the 2017 Champions Trophy glory, yet Afridi’s push spotlights Younis as the technical guru needed. Amid PCB’s deliberations, this debate captures the high drama and strategic crossroads facing Pakistan cricket as it seeks Test resurgence.