I am available if PCB wants me as bowling coach: Mohammad Akram – Cricket News Update
Pakistan’s former medium-pacer, Mohammad Akram, has given his availability to the national side, should the PCB choose to appoint him as bowling coach.
“I'm available if the Pakistan Cricket Board wants me as the bowling coach,” Akram confirmed.
The PCB has recently made several new coaching appointments for the national squad – interim coach http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Aaqib-Javed-c41431 having resigned in
order to serve as head coach for the UAE team, the Men In Green are also in need of a new bowling coach, and the PCB announced the vacancy this Sunday.
“It's an exciting time with new coaches in charge and I'd definitely like to take on the challenge of the role of the bowling coach,” Akram said.
In addition to options like Azhar Mahmood, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Akram-c76621 also features as a viable candidate for the vacant post. Having played overseas, under a variety of coaches, he is convinced that his experience can
prove useful for the squad.
“I'm confident that I can work well with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Davenell-Frederick-Whatmore-c52571 and Julien Fountain and get the best out of the international bowlers ... I've learnt a lot playing cricket around the world and would like the opportunity to share my knowledge with the current group
of Pakistani bowlers,” he said, adding that he has been doing his coaching badges in the UK.
Between 1995–1996 and 2000-2001, Akram played 9 Test matches (claiming 17 wickets) and 23 ODIs (with 19 wickets) for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Surrey-c851. His bowling was marked by an element of aggression, which
could serve the national side well. The team, and particularly skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 last month in UAE, 0-4 and 1-2, respectively.
Former players http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Azhar-Mahmood-c1116 have also endorsed the appointment of Akram as bowling coach, saying he has the qualities required to take the team’s bowlers to the next level.
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