KABUL: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Friday appointed former Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul as the new bowling coach and consultant for the national men’s team.
According to details, the 37-year-old pacer said that he will join the Afghanistan cricket team’s camp in Abu Dhabi on April 4.
The right-handed pacer, who has taken over 400 wickets, said that an agreement was initially reached with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) for three weeks. After the completion, it is possible that the extension will be made.
“After coaching at PSL, KPL, LPL and domestic level, it is a pleasure to be associated with an international team. I will try my best to help the Afghan bowlers with my experience,” Umar Gul said.
Honoured to be taking up this role with the @ACBofficials . Looking forward to imparting the best of the knowledge that i have and making it worth it for the boys. https://t.co/ouIYa0St2t
— Umar Gul (@mdk_gul) April 1, 2022
Gul, regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers in T20 cricket history, will be tasked with improving the pace bowling battery of Afghanistan men’s side.
Afghanistan has a host of talented spinners in their setup but lacks some genuine seamers in their national side which has been a massive point of concern for them over the past few years.
It is pertinent to mention here that former England batsman Graham Thorpe was named head coach of Afghanistan few days back.
