Jason Gillespie stepped down as Pakistan’s Test coach, and Azhar Mahmood was brought in as a temporary replacement. The former Pakistan all-rounder joined the Test team in June 2025. His contract will run until April-May next year, but reports suggest the Pakistan Cricket Board may not continue with him after that.
The second Test in Rawalpindi went the other way. South Africa’s spinner Simon Harmer took 6 for 50 as Pakistan were bowled out for only 138 in the second innings. South Africa had to chase a small target of 68 runs, and they chased down the target to win by eight wickets.
PCB Decides Not to Continue with Azhar Mahmood as Interim Test Coach
The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided not to continue with Mahmood as the Test team’s interim head coach. According to Pakistani journalist Saleem Khaliq, his contract will not be renewed.
"Azhar Mahmood’s journey with the Pakistan Test team has come to an end. He served as head coach for only one series, as the PCB has decided not to extend the former all-rounder’s contract," Saleem Khaliq wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
— Sheri. (@CallMeSheri1_) December 14, 2025
Mahmood, the Seventh Person to Coach Pakistan’s Test Side Since 2021
Mahmood took over the Test team after Aaqib Javed, who stepped in when Jason Gillespie suddenly resigned. Mahmood became the seventh person to coach Pakistan’s Test side since 2021.
Mahmood brought a lot of playing experience to the job. He played 23 Tests and 143 ODIs for Pakistan, taking 162 wickets and scoring more than 2,400 runs. He also played county cricket and even appeared in the IPL.
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