Asad Shafiq as Pakistan Test batting coach: Good move or another PCB gamble?

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan has named Asad Shafiq as the new batting coach for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh.

Shafiq was a solid Test batsman with 12 centuries and a classical technique — he knows how to build innings and could bring some discipline to our middle order.

But let's be honest: Does he have enough proven coaching experience for this role? He's been a selector and worked at the high-performance centre, yet a question arises whether this is the right appointment.

PCB's habit of giving big roles to former players without strong coaching track records continues. Is this a step forward or just another experiment?

What do you think — will Asad Shafiq prove to be a good batting coach, or is the PCB once again taking a shortcut?

 

[Major]

What does chatgbt say?

Aso, why we not focussing on sarfraz?

 

[BouncerGuy]

What does chatgbt say?

Aso, why we not focussing on sarfraz?

Talka about safaraz in sarfaraz thread bro...

This is about Asad shafiq's credibility as batting coach.

 

[Major]

Talka about safaraz in sarfaraz thread bro...

This is about Asad shafiq's credibility as batting coach.

I think shafiq has been involved in domestic cricket. Has some creadibility.

Plus, really depends upon what the player saying about his coaching internally.

 

[BouncerGuy]

I think shafiq has been involved in domestic cricket. Has some creadibility.

Plus, really depends upon what the player saying about his coaching internally.

Asad is a naive operator... Not sure what PCB is thinking.. Short-term gig or trying to make him permanent after?

 

[Major]

Asad is a naive operator... Not sure what PCB is thinking.. Short-term gig or trying to make him permanent after?

The only one that can judge him are the ones he has coached. We fans dont know nothing how he coaches his methodology so cant make comments

 

[MenInG]

What does chatgbt say?

Aso, why we not focussing on sarfraz?

CoPilot:

Has Asad Shafiq ever been involved in coaching?​

Not in any formal or established capacity before 2024–2025.

What we know about his background:​

• Asad Shafiq has been a long‑serving Pakistan Test batter, known for his role at No. 6.
• After retiring from international cricket, he did not take up any major coaching roles in:
  
  • Domestic teams
  • PSL franchises
  • National High Performance Centre
  • Age‑group teams
• He has occasionally been involved in mentoring, training camps, and informal batting guidance, but nothing that qualifies as an official coaching appointment.

Conclusion​

This would be his first proper coaching role if he joins Pakistan’s staff.