Key Takeaways
- Ashley Noffke has resigned from his role as Pakistan’s white-ball bowling coach.
- He will take up the position of head coach of the Netherlands white-ball team.
- Noffke will remain with Pakistan until the 2026 Asian Games.
Former Australian cricketer Ashley Noffke has stepped down from his role as Pakistan’s white-ball bowling coach, effective immediately. Noffke, who was appointed to the position in May 2025, will now take charge of the Netherlands white-ball team under a two-year contract.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that Noffke’s final assignment with the national team will be the 2026 Asian Games, where Pakistan’s men’s side will enter the tournament at the quarter-final stage on September 28.
During his tenure, Noffke was part of the coaching setup led by white-ball head coach Mike Hesson and was also given the additional responsibility of interim Test bowling coach during Pakistan’s tour of England in September 2026. This came after the PCB replaced Umar Gul following Pakistan’s defeats against England in the opening two Tests of the series.
Noffke’s time as interim Test bowling coach coincided with Pakistan’s loss to England in the third Test by eight wickets, completing a 3-0 series whitewash.
The PCB stated that Noffke’s decision to resign was mutual and that he will remain with the team until the conclusion of the 2026 Asian Games, which will be his final assignment with the national team.
Noffke, who represented Australia in one ODI and two T20Is, will now focus on leading the Netherlands team, a move that is expected to bring new perspectives and strategies to the international cricket scene.
The change in coaching staff is part of the PCB’s ongoing efforts to improve the performance of the national teams and ensure they remain competitive in international cricket.
