Event Brief
PCB appoints Michael Smith as Pakistan batting coach
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 2:10 AM ET
Summary: Michael Smith was appointed batting coach of Pakistan’s men’s cricket team for two years.
WHO: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
WHAT: Appointed former South African cricketer Michael Smith as batting coach for Pakistan’s men’s team
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 1:36 AM ET
WHERE: Pakistan
WHY: The PCB announced his appointment ahead of Pakistan’s three-match Test series against England starting Aug 19.
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