PCB turns to LinkedIn to find Pakistan’s next fielding coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board posted a public job listing on LinkedIn on September 1, 2026, announcing its search for a new fielding coach for the Pakistan men’s national cricket team across all formats.

The post attracted significant attention on social media and went viral, with many observers noting the unusual step of a major cricket board advertising a key support staff vacancy on a professional networking platform.

“The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is seeking an experienced and skilled Fielding Coach to join the Pakistan Men’s National Cricket Team. The Fielding Coach will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing the fielding skills of Pakistan National Team Players,” the post read as quoted by Hindustan Times.

To be eligible, applicants must possess a Level II cricket coaching qualification as a minimum and demonstrate no fewer than five years of relevant experience working with elite cricketers, whether at national team, franchise or international level. All applications must be submitted through the PCB’s official website before September 9, 2026.

Why did the fielding coach vacancy arise?

The opening emerged after Shane McDermott stepped down from the Pakistan men’s team fielding coach role in July 2026, having been in the position for roughly one year. McDermott had been brought in as Pakistan’s all-format fielding coach in July 2025, taking over from Mohammad Masroor. His first assignment in the role was the three-match T20I series in Bangladesh in July 2025. Before joining Pakistan, he had accumulated six years of experience as an assistant fielding coach, spending three years each with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

No official explanation for McDermott’s exit has been offered by either the PCB or the coach himself. The departure was widely described as unexpected, coming at a point when he had been expected to travel with Pakistan’s support staff for the Asian Games scheduled for September 2026. Following his resignation, the PCB moved quickly and named Mansoor Amjad as fielding coach in July 2026 to provide cover ahead of the West Indies Test series.

What happens next in the PCB’s search for a permanent fielding coach?

The LinkedIn recruitment drive signals that the PCB is pursuing a structured, transparent process to fill the fielding coach role on a long-term basis rather than relying solely on the interim arrangement. The board has set September 9, 2026 as the final date for applications, with submissions to be made through the PCB’s official website.

Whether Mansoor Amjad will be considered for the permanent appointment or continue in a temporary capacity remains unconfirmed. The PCB has not announced a timeline for completing the selection process or indicated when the incoming coach would be integrated into the team’s setup.