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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Acting Test coach since June 2025, contract to Mar 2026
- 2🏆 Served as all-formats assistant from April 2024
- 3💡 Mutual exit due to no Tests till Bangladesh series
- 4🔮 PCB eyes new coach for March-April 2026 Tests
"His contract was due to run until March 2026, but with no Tests in the calendar until March-April next year, a mutual decision has been taken to end the stint now"
Azhar Mahmood's tenure as Pakistan Test head coach has ended early, by mutual consent ahead of a barren calendar until March 2026. Appointed acting coach in June 2025 with a contract to March, the all-rounder great steps aside with no red-ball action till Bangladesh.
From Assistant to Interim Leader
Azhar joined as all-formats assistant in April 2024, backing Gary Kirsten (white-ball) and Jason Gillespie (Tests). He even helmed a white-ball series interim-style. His Test role oversaw limited outings, but the gap to next series prompted this parting.
For Pakistani fans grappling with coaching carousel, Azhar's exit underscores PCB flux. Indian observers note the timing – post a tough white-ball phase. With Tests resuming in Bangladesh March-April 2026, Pakistan hunts fresh leadership to steady the ship.
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