{"id":72551,"date":"2026-03-05T16:18:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72551"},"modified":"2026-03-05T16:18:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:18:21","slug":"pcb-decides-to-continue-with-current-captains-and-coaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72551","title":{"rendered":"PCB decides to continue with current captains and coaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided not to make any major changes to the team management or leadership structure following the team\u2019s disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>According to sources, the board has opted for continuity in its policies and will not replace captains or coaches in any format at this stage.<\/p>\n<p>Officials said that under the existing arrangement, head coach Mike Hesson will continue to serve in accordance with his contract in both the ODI and T20 formats. 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