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PCB Bound to Retain Azhar Mahmood Under Costly Severance Terms

Mahmood’s six-month severance guarantee has locked him into his red-ball coaching contract until April 2026 despite clashes with new staff

Overview

  • Under his contract, Mahmood is entitled to roughly PKR 7.5 million per month and would receive a PKR 450 million lump sum if terminated early.
  • Mike Hesson chose not to include Mahmood in his new white-ball support staff, leaving him without a defined role beyond his red-ball duties.
  • Mahmood’s request to join the national junior team was rejected by PCB insiders, restricting his coaching contributions.
  • PCB insiders say the board has maintained Mahmood’s interim appointment solely to fulfill contractual obligations and avoid the severance cost.
  • The board previously faced hefty payout demands when terminating coaches such as Waqar Younis, Saqlain Mushtaq, Misbah ul Haq and Sarfaraz Ahmed.