Pakistani former fast bowler Aqib Javed was appointed as the new white ball coach for the Pakistan national team. Addressing the media in Gadaffi stadium he shared his blueprint focusing on developing the balanced One Day International (ODI) team ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.
After the resignation of South African cricket coach Gary Kirsten, Javed expressed that his main goal is to build a team capable of sustained success.“My priority is to build a capable team with the qualities to win,” Aqib said, stressing the necessity of fitness.
Referring to Fakhar Zaman, Javed called him a “match winner” and promised that he’ll be selected if he reclaims his fitness, “Fakhar Zaman is a key player for Pakistan, and once he’s fully fit, he will definitely play,” he highlighted.
Aqib described his tactics for team coordination by highlighting the significance of the synergy between the captain, coaches, and team management. “The selection committee does not finalize a squad without the consent of the captain and the coach. We are working collectively to pick the best available players,” he stated.
Aqib Javed who has more than 22 years of experience in coaching aims to transform the Pakistan ODI team for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 scheduled for February 19 to 9 March. “There is still over a year left for the next T20 World Cup, so changes will be introduced. New players will be given opportunities, as seen with the selections for Zimbabwe,” Aqib said.
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