RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Rawalpindiz has appointed former Australian Test batter Adam Voges as its head coach for the 12th edition of the tournament.
The franchise confirmed the appointment in a social media announcement, describing Voges as a “champion coach” who will lead the team in PSL 12.
Rawalpindiz said his successful coaching record matches the franchise’s ambition to build a competitive team and develop young players. Voges has won the Big Bash League (BBL) three times as head coach of Perth Scorchers.
Adam Voges’ Cricket Career and Coaching Record
Born on October 4, 1979, in Western Australia, Voges represented Australia in international cricket before moving into coaching.
As a player, he featured in 20 Test matches for Australia, scoring 1,485 runs at an average of 61.87, including five centuries. His Test average was among the highest in the history of the format.
After retiring from international cricket, Voges moved into coaching and was appointed head coach of Western Australia ahead of the 2018-19 season.
Under his leadership, Western Australia won three consecutive Sheffield Shield titles from 2021-22 to 2023-24. The team also secured four One-Day Cup titles during his tenure.
Voges has also enjoyed considerable success with Perth Scorchers. He took charge of the Big Bash League franchise in 2018 and guided it to three championship titles in BBL|11, BBL|12 and BBL|15.
His appointment marks another step in his coaching career as he takes on a new challenge in Pakistan’s premier T20 competition.
