Pakistan cricket is preparing for a significant addition to its coaching setup with the expected arrival of Michael Smith as the new batting coach.

Details of the Appointment

The move will see Michael Smith take responsibility for batting development across both red-ball and white-ball cricket for the Pakistan team.

This dual-format role means he will work with players in Test matches as well as limited-overs games without any separation in duties.

What Red and White-Ball Formats Mean

Red-ball cricket refers to the longer format of the game, while white-ball cricket covers the shorter versions played with a different colour ball.

Michael Smith is therefore set to handle batting coaching needs in all these areas once he officially joins the setup.

His appointment covers responsibilities in both red and white-ball formats for the Pakistan side.

The Pakistan cricket board has confirmed that the new batting coach will operate in this comprehensive capacity rather than being limited to one style of the game.

Scope of the Role

By covering both formats, Michael Smith will have the opportunity to work with the same group of batters across different match types and conditions.

This unified approach allows for consistent technical guidance regardless of whether the team is playing red-ball or white-ball cricket.

• Full responsibility for batting coaching in red-ball matches
• Complete oversight of batting coaching in white-ball matches
• No division of duties between the two formats

The decision ensures that batting strategies and player development receive attention from a single coach throughout the international calendar.

With this appointment, Pakistan aims to bring focused expertise to its batting unit across all formats of the game.