Overview

• Mahmood takes over from Aaqib Javed and will remain in charge until the conclusion of his existing PCB contract.
• He inherits a Test team that finished last in the 2023–25 World Test Championship and has missed out on three consecutive WTC finals.
• Since 2021, Pakistan has cycled through seven Test coaches, underscoring persistent leadership instability and governance disputes within the PCB.
• Mahmood previously served as Pakistan’s bowling and assistant coach and has led Surrey to two County Championship titles in England.
• His immediate task is to prepare the side for a two-match WTC series against South Africa scheduled for October.