# Pakistan appoints Mike Smith as Test batting coach for England tour 2026-08-06T13:56:22+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Pakistan have appointed Mike Smith as their Test batting coach ahead of the team’s tour of England, according to Zee News India. The report describes Smith as a former South African but gives no further information about his playing or coaching career. The report does not say when Smith will begin work, how long his contract will run, or whether his role is limited to the upcoming series. Further official details were not provided in the accessible account. ## Coverage - zeenews.india.com Tags: Coaching, England tour, Pakistan cricket, Test cricket Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pakistan-appoints-mike-smith-as-test-batting-coach-for-england-tour/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pakistan-appoints-mike-smith-as-test-batting-coach-for-england-tour/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.