India, March 4 -- Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is reportedly set to become the next head coach of the Pakistan Test team, a position that has remained vacant for the last five months. Azhar Mahmood had served as the interim head coach during the recent Test series against South Africa.

According to a report in Geo News, Sarfaraz, currently working with the Pakistan Shaheens and in the UAE for a T20 and one-day series against the England Lions, will take over the role during Pakistan's Test series against Bangladesh in May.

Sarfaraz strengthened his case after his recent success as mentor of the Asia Cup-winning U19 side. During that tournament, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi was approached by a group of fans who urged him to appoin...