Grant Bradburn steps down as Pakistan’s Head of High Performance Coaching
Former New Zealand cricketer Grant Bradburn has stepped down as Pakistan’s Head of High Performance Coaching to pursue new alternatives, ending a three-year stint within the nation, the PCB introduced on Friday.
The former New Zealand Test spinner additionally served Pakistan cricket because the nationwide aspect’s fielding coach from September 2018 to June 2020, earlier than taking over the event of teaching duties.
“It has been an honour and privilege to serve Pakistan, providing challenge and support, to drive the players, coaches and teams forward. I will leave PCB grateful for the wonderful opportunities and the experiences I have gained,” Bradburn was quoted as saying in a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) launch.
Bradburn is the fifth high-profile resignation since former Test captain Ramiz Raja took cost as PCB chief.
Soon after Ramiz was elected, the pinnacle coach of the Pakistan workforce, Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach, Waqar Younis had resigned adopted by the resignations of CEO Wasim Khan and apparently now Babar Hameed, the pinnacle of Marketing.
The 55 year-old Bradburn stated the COVID-19 laws had made is troublesome for him to spend time together with his household.
“My spouse Maree and three kids have additionally sacrificed loads in permitting me to serve Pakistan cricket. Covid-19 laws made it difficult for them to go to Pakistan and really feel the heat, love and friendship this nation presents.
“It is now time for me to prioritise family and move forward to the next coaching challenge.”
An off-spinner who performed seven Tests and 11 ODIs from 1990 to 2001 for New Zealand, Bradburn additionally coached New Zealand A and New Zealand U19.
He had been handed the accountability of elevating the general normal of participant assist personnel throughout all of the excessive efficiency centres of the nation.
Director High Performance, Nadeem Khan stated: “Grant served Pakistan cricket with ardour and dedication. He was all the time stuffed with power and concepts, quite a lot of which he carried out following the restructuring of the National High Performance Centre.
“I thank Grant for his contributions to Pakistan cricket and wish him well in his future endeavours,” he added.
There are clear indications that there are going to be extra high-profile departures from the board within the subsequent few days as Ramiz has made it clear he desires to implement his personal blueprint for enchancment of Pakistan cricket and restructure working of the PCB.
The former Test opener has additionally insisted on pay cuts for high positions within the board. The board has already revealed an commercial inviting purposes for the place of CEO however at a decrease pay bundle than the one given to Wasim.
