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PCB Confirms Michael Smith's Appointment As Batting Coach
The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of former South Africa first-class cricketer Michael Smith as the new batting coach of the Pakistan men's cricket team for a two-year term.
Smith will join the Pakistan team ahead of the three-match Test series against England, commencing on August 19. He will work with the team across both red-ball and white-ball formats.
The 46-year-old South African, who has featured in 89 first-class matches, 72 List-A matches and 16 T20 matches from 2003 to 2013, has served on the coaching staff in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with Islamabad United, Karachi Kings and, earlier this season, was Multan Sultans' assistant coach. He has also worked as batting coach with Australia’s Hobart Hurricanes and Cricket Tasmania and was a coaching consultant for South Africa’s KZN Inland and Eastern Province
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Ryan Cook Steps Down As Netherlands Head Coach
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Good To Know I’ve Helped Modern-day Pacers Get South Africa To A Wonderful Place: Dale Steyn
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