Overview
- The early release leaves the men's Test head‑coach position vacant as the PCB begins a formal recruitment process for a long-term appointment.
- PCB sources indicate a possible reshuffle of the red-ball support staff alongside the head-coach search.
- Pakistan’s next World Test Championship assignments start with an away tour to Bangladesh in March 2026, followed by trips to the West Indies and England later in the year.
- Azhar Mahmood’s tenure covered one series, a 1-1 home draw against South Africa, and he said he carried out his responsibilities professionally.
- The women’s national team head‑coach role also remains open after Muhammad Wasim’s contract was not renewed.