The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has once again garnered attention of cricket fans and experts with another unusual move. The board recently made it to the headlines by sending seven players and sacking the Test coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul, replacing them with Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffkey, respectively. The seven players who were sent back home include Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad. 

Not only this, but amidst all the chaos, latest reports suggest that former captain Misbah-ul-Haq has reportedly resigned from his role as a national selector. However, this is not it. The PCB has still managed to hit a new low as they invited applications of fielding coach for the senior team, covering both red-and white-ball cricket via LinkedIn. The post invited applications from experienced coaches who could work with the national side and help improve the fielding standards of its players. 

In their post, the PCB described the role as one that would involve “developing and enhancing the Fielding skills of Pakistan National Team Players.” For the role, the candidates must have at least a Level II Cricket Coaching Accreditation and a minimum of five years of experience in a similar role working with elite cricketers, national teams, franchise teams or international sides. 

Netizens React to PCB’s LinkedIn Applications for Fielding Coach 

Netizens couldn’t help themselves but react to the application post. Here’s how they reacted- 

 

 

 

 

 

According to the PCB, interested candidates can apply through its website by 5 pm on September 9.