Razzaq replaces Pont as Quetta’s new bowling coach
Abdul Razzaq, the Pakistan all-rounder, is set to join the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise, Quetta Gladiators as their assistant and bowling coach, while replacing Ian Pont, the former Essex fast bowler.
“I have just found out on social media, that I have been replaced as assistant and bowling coach for 2016 PSL runners-up, Quetta Gladiators. Naturally, I respect the franchise’s decision to bring in someone else. That is their right,” read a Twitter statement released by Pont on November 30.
“I do find it highly unprofessional not to have seen contacted by anyone from Quetta Gladiators about this beforehand, and only to discover the fact from a tweet by Abdul Razzaq who has been roped in as my replacement,” he further added.
Pleased to announce that i am going to do coaching duties of @TeamQuetta in Pakistan Super League season 2.Feeling happy &fresh! #Quetta#PSL
— Abdul Razzaq (@RazzaqOfficial) November 30, 2016
We are delighted to announce @RazzaqOfficial as our assistant/bowling coach. One of the best match-winners of his generation #ShanePakistan pic.twitter.com/71BAyWZRcK
— Quetta Gladiators (@TeamQuetta) November 30, 2016