Grant Bradburn bids farewell to Pakistan Cricket

Grant Bradburn, who took the helm as the head coach of Pakistan’s men’s cricket team in May last year, bids farewell before completing his two-year tenure. His departure is attributed to significant management changes within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Following Najam Sethi, Zaka Ashraf assumed the role of PCB chairman on an interim basis, but he is no longer the chairman as per the contract terms. Despite this, Ashraf will continue overseeing duties, albeit without the authority to make top-level decisions.

In the midst of these changes, Wahab Riaz has been appointed as the interim chief selector, while Mohammad Hafeez will serve as the team’s director. Shan Masood will take on the role of Test captain, with Shaheen Afridi leading the limited-overs cricket team.

The PCB had previously announced in November 2023 that all coaches, including Bradburn, would continue their work at the National Cricket Academy, with new coaching staff set to be revealed for the upcoming series in Australia and New Zealand.

Having coached the side in the 2023 World Cup, Bradburn expressed his gratitude and pride in a Twitter post.

“Time to close the amazing chapter that has been Pakistan cricket. Three roles over five years, I am proud of what’s been achieved and grateful to have worked with so many outstanding players, coaches, and staff,” he wrote, concluding the chapter with heartfelt thanks (bohat bohat shukriya) and fond memories of his three different roles over the past five years.