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PCB Seeks Fielding Coach on LinkedIn Amid Test Shake-Up
Pakistan’s cricket board is looking for a new fielding coach.
It advertised the job on LinkedIn, a website people use to find work.
The vacancy opened after Shane McDermott left.
The new coach will help players improve their fielding and understand match analysis.
Applicants need a Level II coaching qualification and at least five years of experience.
They also need experience with top-level players or teams.
The search comes after Pakistan made big changes to its Test squad and coaching group.
Applications are open until September 9.
The Pakistan Cricket Board posted a fielding coach vacancy on LinkedIn after Shane McDermott’s departure.
The role covers all formats and requires Level II coaching certification and at least five years’ experience.
Applicants must have worked with elite cricketers, national or international teams, and franchise sides.
Pakistan dropped seven players and released two coaches after conceding the three-match Test series.
Applications must be submitted through the PCB’s official website by September 9.
- Who
- The Pakistan Cricket Board and applicants for Pakistan’s men’s national cricket team fielding coach position.
- What
- The PCB opened recruitment for a fielding coach across all formats and made major Test squad and coaching changes.
- Where
- The vacancy was posted on LinkedIn, with applications submitted through the PCB’s official website; the second Test was at Lord’s.
- When
- The LinkedIn vacancy was posted on Monday, with applications due by September 9; the changes followed Pakistan’s second Test defeat.
- Why
- The PCB is replacing Shane McDermott and seeking to improve fielding, game analysis, and player development.
Key facts
- Employer
- Pakistan Cricket Board
- Position
- Fielding Coach across formats
- Previous coach
- Shane McDermott
- Minimum qualification
- Level II cricket coaching qualification
- Minimum experience
- Five years in a similar role
- Application deadline
- September 9
- Test changes
- Seven players dropped and two coaches released
Quotes
Pakistan Cricket Board
Pakistan’s national cricket governing body and the organization recruiting the coach
“The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is seeking an experienced and skilled Fielding Coach to join the Pakistan Men’s National Cricket Team. The Fielding Coach will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing the fielding skills of Pakistan National Team Players.”
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