Hayden, Philander join Pak’s coaching staff

Former Australia batsman Matthew Hayden and former South Africa pacer Vernon Philander have been joined Pakistan’s coaching staff ahead of the forthcoming T20 World Cup to be played in the United Arab Emirates in October-November.

The newly-elected PCB chairman Ramiz Raja on Monday announced that the duo has been appointed as Pakistan’s men’s cricket team coaches. Ramiz cited the aggression and quality of the players as defining reasons for their hiring.

‘Matthew Hayden is Australian, and has experience of winning World Cups and was a great player himself, Ramiz said, as per espncricinfo.com. It might be very beneficial to have an Australian occupying the dressing room. And Pakistan, of course, can win the World Cup, they just need to improve their performances an extra 10 percent. Vernon Philander I know very well, and he understands bowling, and has a great record against Australia.’

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