Sarfaraz Ahmed Expected to Become Pakistan Test Team Head Coach Ahead of Bangladesh Series

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is expected to be appointed as the head coach of Pakistan's Test cricket team, filling a vacancy since Azhar Mahmood's interim tenure ended last year. The 38-year-old, who led Pakistan to the 2017 Champions Trophy title and recently mentored the Asia Cup-winning U19 side, is set to take charge ahead of the two-Test series against Bangladesh in May, part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle. Pakistan currently ranks fifth in the WTC standings and aims to improve under his leadership.