Dhaka, March 4 -- Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is expected to be appointed as the new head coach of the Pakistan Test team, Pakistani media reported on Wednesday.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to make an official announcement in the coming days. Sarfaraz is anticipated to begin his coaching tenure during Pakistan's upcoming two-match Test series in Bangladesh, scheduled to start in May.

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