South African Michael Smith Appointed Pakistan Batting Coach
At a glance
- Former South African cricketer Michael Smith has been appointed Pakistan's men's team batting coach.
- He signed a two-year contract and will join the team before the England Test series on August 19.
- Smith has extensive playing and coaching experience, including with PSL franchises and South African teams.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Michael Smith, a 46-year-old former South African cricketer, as the new batting coach for the men's national team. He has signed a two-year contract and is expected to join the team before the three-match Test series against England, starting on August 19. Smith brings significant playing experience, having scored 7,029 runs across first-class, List A, and Twenty20 cricket, including nine centuries and 40 half-centuries. He also holds a Level 4 coaching qualification and has extensive coaching experience with various teams, including three Pakistan Super League franchises and South African provincial teams.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the appointment of former South African cricketer Michael Smith as the new batting coach for the men's national team. The 46-year-old, who has a Level 4 coaching qualification, will work with both red-ball and white-ball squads. He has also served as a coaching consultant for South Africa’s KZN Inland and Eastern Province, adding to his experience with PSL franchises.
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LAHORE: Former South African cricketer Michael Smith has been appointed batting coach of the Pakistan men’s team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Tuesday. The 46-year-old will work with the team across both red-ball and white-ball formats, a PCB spokesman, said. Smith featured in 89 first-class matches, 72 List-A matches and 16 T20 matches from 2003 to 2013. The right-handed batter scored 7,029 runs across the three formats, including nine centuries and 40 half-centuries. As a coaching consultant, Smith has worked with South Africa’s KZN Inland and Eastern Province.
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