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James Foster Front Runner For Pakistan Fielding Coach’s Job

Written by Abhishek Patil

The PCB has shortlisted three names for the the national team’s fielding coach’s position after Australian Steve Rixon decided against extending his contract.
While current trainer Grant Ludon, former England wicketkeeper and Australian Dean Woodward had also been shortlisted to replace Rixon, James Foster is most likely to take over.

Rixon decided all of a sudden that he wouldn’t be able to continue due to personal reasons and family commitments, the source said.

“As a result the board now has to find a new fielding coach who can work with the team until next year’s World Cup,” he said.

Rixon, a former Australia wicketkeeper, came on board after Mickey Arthur took over as head coach in 2016. Unsder his guidance, Pakistani players showing considerable improvement in their fielding standards.

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