Aaj TV English News - Sports https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:55:34 +0500 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:55:34 +0500 60 Shane Watson frontrunner to become Pakistan men’s team head coach https://english.aaj.tv/news/30353787/shane-watson-frontrunner-to-become-pakistan-mens-team-head-coach <p><strong>Former Australian cricketer Shan Watson is frontrunner to become the head coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team, sources said.</strong></p> <p>In this regard, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is holding negotiations with Watson, who is currently serving as the <a href="https://www.aajenglish.tv/news/30343249/quetta-gladiators-appoint-shane-watson-as-head-coach">head coach</a> of Quetta Gladiators.</p> <p>Among the potential contenders are also Mike Hesson and Daren Sammy for the coaching role.</p> <p>PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is likely to soon decide on the appointment of the new coach.</p> <p>Watson appeared in 59 Tests, 190 ODIs, and 58 T20s for Australia. He is a two-time Allan Border Medallist, a dual IPL MVP and former Australia captain in all formats.</p> Former Australian cricketer Shan Watson is frontrunner to become the head coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team, sources said.

In this regard, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is holding negotiations with Watson, who is currently serving as the head coach of Quetta Gladiators.

Among the potential contenders are also Mike Hesson and Daren Sammy for the coaching role.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is likely to soon decide on the appointment of the new coach.

Watson appeared in 59 Tests, 190 ODIs, and 58 T20s for Australia. He is a two-time Allan Border Medallist, a dual IPL MVP and former Australia captain in all formats.

]]> Sports https://english.aaj.tv/news/30353787 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:39:24 +0500 none@none.com (Aqeel Ahmed) Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson. AFP