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- The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed former South African first-class cricketer Mike Smith as the new batting coach, replacing Asad Shafiq, who was serving as interim batting coach.
- The decision comes after repeated batting failures and middle-order collapses, ahead of Pakistan's three-match Test series against England starting August 19.
- Smith is a Level-4 qualified coach with long franchise experience, including work with several Pakistan Super League teams, and is familiar with local players.
- PCB hopes he can fix technical weaknesses, especially in English swing and seam conditions.
What to watch next
- How Mike Smith joins the squad in England after formalities are completed
- Whether Pakistan's batting improves in the Test series starting August 19
- How the team performs overseas under the new coach, a key test of his impact
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