Pakistan Cricket Board Faces Backlash for LinkedIn Recruitment Amid Team Turmoil

The Pakistan Cricket Board has come under fire for its decision to recruit a fielding coach through LinkedIn amid a chaotic Test series against England. Following a significant team overhaul, including the dismissal of key players and coaches, the PCB's unconventional approach has sparked widespread mockery on social media. Fans have expressed their disbelief at the board's choice to advertise a national team vacancy on a professional networking site during such a tumultuous period. As the team prepares for the final Test, they are also making changes to the squad, adding new players in hopes of avoiding a series whitewash. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Pakistan cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 1, 2026, 18:34 IST

PCB's Unconventional Recruitment Strategy

In the wake of a disappointing Test series against England, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has become the subject of widespread ridicule online after announcing a recruitment drive on LinkedIn.

Following a significant shake-up that resulted in the dismissal of head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed, bowling consultant Umar Gul, and seven players including Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq, the PCB took to the professional networking site to seek a Fielding Coach for both red- and white-ball teams.

Given the ongoing administrative upheaval within Pakistan cricket, the board's choice to advertise for a fielding coach on LinkedIn has raised eyebrows, especially during such a tumultuous period.

Viral LinkedIn Job Posting Stuns Cricket Community

Typically, cricket boards worldwide, such as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket Australia (CA), adhere to formal recruitment processes through their official channels or specialized agencies when hiring high-performance staff.

However, the PCB's decision to post a job opening on a social media platform has taken the cricketing world by surprise. The job listing outlined that the Fielding Coach would be tasked with improving the fielding skills of the national team.

Candidates were required to hold a Level II coaching accreditation and possess a minimum of five years of relevant coaching experience, as specified in the job description.

Fans React to PCB's LinkedIn Job Listing

The PCB's search for a new fielding coach quickly turned into a source of humor for fans, many of whom took to social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), to poke fun at the board's unconventional recruitment method.

Users expressed their disbelief and amusement, with some joking about applying for the position and questioning the wisdom of advertising a national team vacancy on LinkedIn during such a chaotic time.

Comments ranged from sarcastic remarks about the PCB's dysfunction to humorous takes on the situation, with one fan quipping, 'We are not a serious cricket board.'

Squad Changes Amidst Recruitment Chaos

In the midst of this recruitment chaos, Pakistan has made several changes to their squad, adding players such as Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal as replacements for those sent home after the recent overhaul.

The Babar Azam-led team is now focused on avoiding a series whitewash as they prepare for the final Test against England.