Pakistan Appoints Mike Smith as New Batting Coach Ahead of England Tour
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Mike Smith, a former South African first-class cricketer and Level-4 qualified batting coach, as the national team's new batting coach ahead of the three-Test England tour starting August 19. Smith, known for his experience with T20 franchises and the Pakistan Super League, replaces interim coach and national selector Asad Shafiq. The appointment aims to address Pakistan's recent batting collapses and improve consistency, with Smith expected to join the squad after formal clearance.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 3 Aug, 11:46 am. Other outlets followed.