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Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal appointed as Pakistan pace, spin bowling coaches

Umar Gul of Pakistan during a practice session. File | Photo Credit: Bhagya Prakash Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal, the members of Pakistan’s 2009 T20 World Cup and 2012 Asia Cup squad, have been appointed as the fast bowling and spin bowling coaches respectively of the Pakistan men’s team. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made the announcement through a statement. “Members of the 2009 T20 World Cup and 2012 Asia Cup winning squad, and former Pakistan cricketers Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal, have been appointed as the Fast Bowling and Spin Bowling Coaches, respectively, for the Pakistan Men’s Team. Their inaugural assignments in these roles include the Test series against Australia scheduled from December 14, 2023 to January 7, 2024 and the T20I series against New Zealand from January 12-21 2024...
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Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal named Pakistan bowling coaches for tour of Australia and New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

Former Pakistani bowlers Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal have been assigned the roles of Pakistan's fast bowling and spin bowling coach, respectively, in the upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.Gul, a key member of the victorious 2009 World T20 squad, brings prior experience as a bowling coach for the Pakistan team. On the other hand, this marks Ajmal's inaugural assignment with the national side.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) outlined that the initial responsibilities for both these former players will encompass the Test series against Australia scheduled from December 14 to January 7, followed by the T20I series against New Zealand from January 12 to 21 next year.In a series of changes following the national team's disappointing World Cup campaign, Mohammad Hafeez has been appointed...
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‘I think he escaped from pressure’: Umar Gul blasts Shadab Khan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani fast bowler Umar Gul strongly criticised all-rounder Shadab Khan for leaving the field during a pivotal moment in the team's World Cup match against South Africa in Chennai.Pakistan faced their fourth consecutive defeat on Friday, effectively diminishing their chances of progressing further in the tournament."I don't think Shadab had a serious injury.When one or two wickets were left, he came out on camera to cheer and clap for the team. It just means that you are playing with the emotions of 24 crore Pakistani people. It is not funny," Umar said on a TV channel.During the South African innings, Shadab experienced a head injury when he dived to prevent a ball. He briefly left the field but later made a comeback. However, he was subsequently replaced in the ga...