LAHORE: Pakistan’s new bowling coach Ashley Noffke steps down from his reponsibilities.
White-ball bowling coach Ashley Noffke has parted ways with the Pakistan Cricket Board, stepping down from his coaching responsibilities.
According to sources, Ashley Noffke informed the Pakistan Cricket Board of his decision to step down from his role.
Sources indicate that the upcoming Asian Games 2026 will serve as Ashley Noffke’s final assignment with the national squad before he officially departs.
Furthermore, sources reveal that Ashley Noffke has been appointed as the head coach of the Netherlands cricket team, where he will manage white-ball coaching duties under a two-year contract with the Netherlands Cricket Board.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated its search for a new men’s team bowling coach, officially releasing an advertisement inviting applications from interested candidates by October 8.
Overview of PCB Bowling Coaches Since 2023
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has experienced a revolving door of coaching appointments, frequent shake-ups, and structural overhauls since 2023.
Following the team’s early exit from the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India, former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel resigned from his position as the national team’s bowling coach.
In response to this departure and subsequent administrative changes, the PCB appointed former international stars Umar Gul as the fast bowling coach and Saeed Ajmal as the spin bowling coach in November 2023.
These frequent changes reflect an ongoing challenge with coaching stability within the national setup.
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The continuous turnover—ranging from high-profile international appointments like Morne Morkel and Ashley Noffke to local legends—highlights the board’s persistent struggle to maintain long-term continuity in its technical staff, ultimately impacting the consistency and performance development of Pakistan’s bowling attack across formats.
It is worth mentioning that Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul were sacked from their respective positions as the head coach and the bowling coach after the second test against England at Lords.
