Pakistan pace bowler Umar Gul: “Cricket has been an important part of my life and I am very keen to be involved in the game whether it’s as a mentor, a bowling consultant, coach or any other role that the PCB needs me to perform”
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Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul has said that he wants to be a coach, bowling consultant or mentor.
Gul’s comments come after he recently retired from all forms of cricket.
He represented Pakistan in 47 Tests and took 163 wickets at an average of 34.06.
Gul also featured in 130 ODIs and claimed 179 wickets at an average of 29.34.
As for his T20 International career, the 36-year-old is Pakistan’s second-highest wicket-taker in the format with 85 wickets in 60 matches at an average of 16.97. Only legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi is ahead of him with 97 wickets.
“Pakistan and its people have given me their love and affection during my career and I would be more than happy to return the favour after my retirement,” he told PakPassion. “Cricket has been an important part of my life and I am very keen to be involved in the game whether it’s as a mentor, a bowling consultant, coach or any other role that the PCB needs me to perform.
“My services will always be available for my country and it would indeed be an honour to continue to serve Pakistan in any capacity.”