Aaqib Javed resigns as UAE head coach

Former Pakistan cricketer Aaqib Javed, who was currently the Head Coach of United Arab Emirates Cricket has resigned from the position with effect from May 31st, 2016.

It is reported that he is considering taking up the up the role of director (cricket operations) with Pakistan Super League franchise, Lahore Qalandars.

Javed’s 4-year stint with UAE was highly fruitful for the UAE side. Under his helm, the team achieved ODI and T2O status and also qualified for the 2015 Cricket World Cup, the first time since 1996.

Emirates Cricket CEO David East said: “Aaqib has been a great influence amongst the (UAE) players and coaching team during his 4-year tenure. He has been integral to Emirates Cricket senior men’s appearance on the international stage at four high-profile ACC and ICC tournaments, as well as our senior men’s securing ODI and T20I status. We sincerely thank Aaqib for his commitment and efforts and wish him the very best with his future endeavours.”

“I would like to thank the Emirates Cricket Board, its CEO David East, and the extended team for an exciting and rewarding 4 years. It has been a pleasure. We have experienced a very successful 4 years and I am very happy with the outcomes.”

“I express very special thanks to the ICC Academy for their support and services (and) I believe UAE Cricket is very lucky to have the access to the world class facilities offered (at the Academy).”

“During my tenure I have been fortunate to have worked with such great Associate cricketers; including Khurram Khan, Saqib Ali, Shaiman Anwar and more. I see an exciting future for UAE Cricket and wish them good luck and I am really excited about the next chapter of my coaching career,” said Aqib Javed.

Emirates Cricket will appoint Aaqib’s replacement swiftly. “We will shortly announce the process for the recruitment of the Head Coach, and, subsequently appoint an assistant coach,” added East.