Pakistan appoints Michael Smith as new batting coach for all formats
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Pakistan has confirmed the appointment of Michael Smith as their new batting coach. Smith will oversee the team's batting strategies in both red and white-ball formats. This move comes as part of the team's efforts to enhance performance leading into upcoming international matches. Details regarding the timeline for his official start are pending.
- •Michael Smith will serve as batting coach for Pakistan.
- •He will work with both red and white-ball teams.
- •The decision reflects Pakistan's focus on improving batting performance.
- •Further details on his start date have not been disclosed.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — PCB appoint Michael Smith as batting coach ahead of England series on two-year deal
- 3:36 PMESPNcricinfo — Pakistan set to bring in Michael Smith as batting coach
"Pakistan is set to appoint Michael Smith as their new batting coach. Smith is expected to join the team for the England tour in August. This appointment aims to fix the team's long-standing batting woes. Pakistan has recently suffered batting collapses in the West Indies series. The board hopes Smith brings stability and resilience to the batting unit.
"He will take over in both red and white-ball formats
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:20 AMPCB appoint Michael Smith as batting coach ahead of England series on two-year deal
Pakistan is set to appoint Michael Smith as their new batting coach. Smith is expected to join the team for the England tour in August. This appointment aims to fix the team's long-standing batting woes. Pakistan has recently suffered batting collapses in the West Indies series. The board hopes Smith brings stability and resilience to the batting unit.
- ESPNcricinfoAug 3, 2026, 3:36 PMPakistan set to bring in Michael Smith as batting coach
He will take over in both red and white-ball formats
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