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Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal named as Pakistan's bowling coaches

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Former Pakistan bowlers, Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal, have been selected as bowling coaches for Pakistan's national cricket squad.

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This coaching selection marks the first time Saeed Ajmal has had a role within national side.

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Their initial assignments will involve the Test series against Australia from 14 December to 7 January, and the T20I series against New Zealand from 12 to 21 January.

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Muhammad Hafeez has been named as the Director and head coach, while Wahab Riaz is appointed as the new chief selector.

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The inclusion of these local coaches signifies an end to the employ of foreign coaches like Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn.

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Both Umar and Saeed have had previous coaching experience, including with the Quetta Gladiators, Afghanistan squad and Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League.