*LAHORE:* The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shortlisted three names forthe national team’s fielding coach’s position after Australian Steve Rixondecided against extending his contract. As per PCB official, currenttrainer Grant Ludon, former England wicketkeeper James Foster andAustralian Dean Woodward have been shortlisted to replace Rixon.
Rixon decided all of a sudden that he wouldn’t be able to continue due topersonal reasons and family commitments. “As a result the board now has tofind a new fielding coach who can work with the team until next year’sWorld Cup,” he said.
Rixon’s association with the team will end after the T20 series in Scotlandnext month. Rixon, a former Australia wicketkeeper, came on board afterMickey Arthur took over as head coach in 2016. Under his guidance, Pakistanplayers showing considerable improvement in their fielding standards.
The PCB official said the board would take a final decision after alsoconsulting Arthur, who wanted to have Ludon as a trainer and not as afielding coach.