Cricket Legend Asad Shafiq Takes Over Key Development Role in Karachi

Former Test batsman Asad Shafiq is taking on a major new challenge within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Sources reveal that he has been selected to be the new Director of the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre in Karachi, a move that will expand his influence beyond his current duties. This new position will run at the same time as his existing work on both the Men’s and Women’s selection committees.

Shafiq’s new responsibilities will involve managing all the day-to-day operations and development programs at the top-tier Karachi facility. This center is a vital place for shaping the next generation of talented cricketers from the region, and his leadership is expected to bring a fresh perspective.

The PCB hopes that Shafiq will use his extensive experience as a player to raise the bar for training and help create better, long-term strategies for finding and nurturing new talent. This appointment is part of a larger plan by the board to put experienced former cricketers in important developmental positions across the country, aiming to create a more unified system for producing top players.

Additionally, Azam Khan has been named the Head Coach at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre. With his strong background in coaching and player development, Khan will be working directly with Shafiq to manage daily activities and special training sessions.

The Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre, named in honor of the legendary Pakistani batter, is a crucial part of the PCB’s plan for regional cricket. With Shafiq now leading the way in Karachi, the board is hoping to create a smoother path for players to move from domestic cricket right into the national squad. More announcements about roles at other regional centers are expected soon as the PCB continues to restructure its development framework.