Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) Rawalpindi franchise, aka Pindiz, have confirmed a high-profile coaching setup ahead of PSL 11, appointing South Africa’s Justin Kemp as head coach and West Indies great Courtney Walsh as bowling coach.
The franchise said its backroom setup will also feature Pakistani great Inzamam-ul-Haq as president and mentor, while Abdur Rehman will serve as strategy head.
Justin Kemp, a former South African all-rounder, has built a growing reputation in coaching after his playing career. He has worked in franchise and domestic environments, taking on roles focused on player development, game planning, and modern T20 preparation.
Alongside him, Pindiz have brought in one of cricket’s most respected fast-bowling names. Courtney Walsh, a legendary West Indies quick and one of the game’s most iconic pace figures, joins as bowling coach to lead the team’s attack.
Walsh’s presence is expected to add both technical depth and old-school fast-bowling edge, especially valuable in a tournament where powerplay execution and death bowling often decide results.
For Pindiz fans, Walsh’s arrival is an especially exciting storyline given the franchise’s pace options. The chance for a bowler of Walsh’s stature to work closely with Pakistan quicks like Naseem Shah and Mohammad Amir is being viewed as a major boost, with the expectation that his guidance can sharpen their plans, consistency, and match awareness across different phases of an innings.
PSL 11 will be the first season featuring eight teams, and Pindiz are among the two new entrants. With Kemp and Walsh in the coaching box, the franchise is clearly aiming to make an immediate impact rather than ease slowly into the league.