Former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel has resigned as the bowling coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team. Morkel’s resignation comes after the Men in Green crashed out of the group stage of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Despite having a world-class bowling attack, Pakistan could win only four of their nine matches and finished fifth in the standings.
It is unclear what’s next for Morne Morkel after leaving the Pakistan cricket team, but one thing is clear and that is the Men in Green need a new bowling coach. In this listicle now, we will look at the top five candidates for the role.
1. Shoaib Akhtar can replace Morne Morkel
Nicknamed as ‘Rawalpindi Express’, Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his desire to join Pakistan cricket’s administration. He was the quickest bowler of his time, and if PCB agrees, they can hire him as the new bowling coach.
2. Wasim Akram can replace Morne Morkel
Former Pakistan left-arm pacer Wasim Akram has worked as a bowling coach of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL. He was giving a lot to tips to Pakistan during the coverage of 2023 World Cup. Perhaps, he can join the team management as a bowling coach.
3. Chaminda Vaas
Chaminda Vaas was one of the top left-arm fast bowlers of his era. Vaas is a consultant coach in Sri Lanka. With SLC suspended, Vaas can think of joining another team.
4. Imran Tahir
Pakistan’s spin department could not achieve much success during the 2023 World Cup. Hiring a spin coach can change things for the team. They can hire Pakistan-born South African player Imran Tahir, who only plays in T20 leagues these days.
5. Shahid Afridi
Another leg-spinner who can help Pakistan’s bowlers is the team’s former captain Shahid Afridi. Shahid also gave a lot of suggestions to PCB, and by joining them, he can help Pakistan grow.
