Overview
- Mahmood's stint ends with immediate effect after a mutual decision, despite an initial term set through March 2026.
- Pakistan have no Tests scheduled until an away series in Bangladesh in March–April 2026, reducing the need for a quick appointment.
- In his acting tenure he oversaw one series, a 1–1 home draw against world Test champions South Africa.
- He was appointed in April 2024 as an all-formats assistant supporting Gary Kirsten in white-ball cricket and Jason Gillespie in red-ball.
- He continues as fast-bowling coach with the Desert Vipers in the ILT20, and the PCB's next hire would mark another change in a role Dunya News says has turned over seven times since 2021.