Atiq-uz-Zaman appoint head coach of Deutsche Cricket Board men’s team.
The DCB believes that his involvement will benefit their national and under-19 squads and enhance talent development in German cricket. The Deutsche Cricket Board (DCB) has appointed Atiq-uz-Zaman, a former Pakistani cricketer, as the head coach of Germany’s men’s international cricket team. In a statement, the DCB expressed excitement over his coaching experience, stating that his involvement would benefit their players and coaching staff.
Atiq-uz-Zaman’s appointment comes as the national team prepares for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers in Scotland, where the top two teams qualify for the T20 World Championship in 2024.
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Apart from representing Pakistan in one Test and three ODIs, Atiq-uz-Zaman has extensive coaching experience. He has served as the head coach of Pakistan’s first-class team, Sui Southern Gas Corporation (SSGC), and has been involved with Lahore Qalandars as a fielding coach in the past.
While earning his Level 4 coaching qualification, he also serves as a batting scout for the England and England Lions men’s national teams.
Additionally, he has served as the Head of Fielding and Wicket-keeping Coach at the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) High-Performance Centre in Lahore.
The DCB sees Atiq-uz-Zaman’s engagement as a focus on the strategic planning, implementation, and oversight of development programs as part of the elite high-performance process.
The board hopes that his involvement will enable them to further their current national and under-19 squads and enhance the general talent development in German cricket.
Despite his brief playing career, Atiq-uz-Zaman has made a successful career out of coaching and is eager to contribute to the development of German cricket.
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