Aqib Javed Lands Another Role Within Pakistan Cricket

Aqib Javed’s tenure as the Pakistan cricket team’s interim head coach may be over, but the former fast bowler is sticking around after reportedly landing another gig within the PCB.

According to sources in local media, the PCB is preparing for a structural reboot of its talent pipeline, and it’s none other than former fast bowler and seasoned coach Aqib Javed who will be tasked with overseeing this important project. Sources claim that Aqib is a leading candidate to become the next Director of High Performance, a role central to shaping the future of Pakistan cricket at every level.

For those who’ve followed Aqib Javed’s coaching journey, this development is more than a routine appointment. The PCB is going back to the drawing board and leaning towards a philosophy that Pakistan cricket sorely needs—long-term investment in youth development, backed by structured programs and year-round training ecosystems. And few understand that system better than Aaqib, who has spent the better part of two decades mentoring cricketers at domestic and international levels.

If appointed, Aqib will oversee a revamp of the PCB’s academy model. The plan, according to insiders, is to fully reactivate cricket academies in Lahore, Karachi, and Multan—but this time as performance engines for Pakistan’s cricketing future. These academies will operate on a 12-month calendar, with specialized programs tailored to different age groups and formats.

Each center will carry its own strategic focus. In Multan, the spotlight will be on preparing a battle-ready under-19 squad for the upcoming ICC U19 World Cup. Lahore, housing the National Cricket Academy, will serve as a central node where standout players from all regions will undergo advanced development under elite coaching staff. Karachi’s academy, meanwhile, will become the base for women’s cricket, nurturing players for both the upcoming Women’s World Cup and the T20 World Cup next year.

The PCB sees Aqib Javed’s earlier stints with Pakistan U19 and his long-term role with Lahore Qalandars as the perfect embodiment of its own vision.

The timing of this potential appointment is also crucial. With Pakistan’s men’s and women’s teams set for key ICC events over the next 12 months, building bench strength is a necessity.

For now, official confirmation is awaited. But Aqib Javed is now the person shouldering the responsibility of finding the next Babar Azam or Nida Dar. Whether this goes the way of the Lahore Qalandars or how Aqib’s tenure with the Pakistan cricket team went remains to be seen. What we do know is that Aqib Javed may be about to become the most important person in shaping Pakistan’s cricketing future.