The 46-year-old will join the Pakistan squad ahead of their three-match test series against England, which begins in Leeds on August 19.
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August 04, 2026 / 15:17 IST
Pakistan appoint Michael Smith as batting coach
Former <a href="https://absafricatv.com/how-the-polygamist-is-breaking-records-and-opening-doors-in-south-africa-and-around-the-world/" title="How ‘The Polygamist’ Is Breaking Records and Opening Doors in South Africa and Around the World”>South Africa first-class cricketer Michael Smith has been appointed batting coach of the Pakistan men’s team across formats on a two-year contract, the country’s cricket board (PCB) said in a statement on Tuesday.
• The 46-year-old will join the Pakistan squad ahead of their three-match test series against England, which begins in Leeds on August 19.
• Before moving into coaching, he played 89 first-class matches, 72 List-A games and 16 Twenty20 matches from 2003 to 2013.
• Smith has previously worked with Pakistan Super League franchises Islamabad United, Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans on their coaching staff.
• He has also served as batting coach for Australia’s Hobart Hurricanes and Cricket Tasmania, and held coaching consultancy roles with South Africa’s KZN Inland and Eastern Province.
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first published: Aug 4, 2026 01:48 pm
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