Misbah-Ul-Haq Applies For Pakistan's Head Coach Role

Well, finally, the legendary person pulls his socks to take the head coach role for the Pakistan Cricket Team. The former batsman Misbah-Ul-Haq is a big personality in Pakistan and got the best knowledge of cricket across the globe. After denying reports in the recent past, now, Misbah-Ul-Haq, himself, applies for the role.

Misbah-ul-Haq has stepped down from the PCB Cricket Committee after joining the race for the position of national team’s head coach. After days of speculation that Misbah would be appointed head coach-cum-chief selector, the 44-year-old on Monday confirmed he was applying for the head coach job the deadline for which ended on Monday.

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I made the decision today – Misbah-Ul-Haq

Misbah, who retired from international in 2017, is Pakistan’s most successful player, And also, the longest-serving captain. He played as recently as five months ago for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League T20 tournament. However, he has now presented himself as a contender for the post of the national coach.

Having brought to an end the tenure of Mickey Arthur and his staff earlier this month, Pakistan are seeking applications for the next head coach. They are planning to appoint one before their next series. With no other big names in the basket, Misbah-Ul-Haq surely got the advantage with him to take the prestigious hat.

“It has been interesting to see my name being mentioned as a future head coach of the Pakistan cricket team. But, the fact is I only made the decision today,” Misbah said in a statement.

“I am applying for the head coach’s role. Fully aware that the competition will be tough as I envisage there will be a few more very competent and highly qualified people applying for one of the most challenging jobs in the game.”