RawalPindiz Head Coach: Adam Voges Takes Charge for PSL 12
RawalPindiz have named former Australia batter Adam Voges as their head coach for the 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League, starting a rebuild after a one-win debut season.
The franchise announced the appointment on Friday. PSL 12 is scheduled to run from March 18 to May 2 next year.
Voges, 47, played 20 Tests, 37 one-day internationals and seven T20 internationals for Australia in an eight-year international career that ended in 2016. Since retiring, he has built one of the strongest coaching records in modern domestic cricket.
“The Pindiz today announced the appointment of former Australia Test batter Adam Voges as Head Coach for HBL PSL 12,” the franchise said in a statement.
What Adam Voges brings to RawalPindiz
Voges led the Perth Scorchers to three Big Bash League titles. He also took Western Australia to three Sheffield Shield titles and four One-Day Cup titles, and he is the only head coach to defend a clean sweep of all three Australian men’s domestic titles.
He has also coached in overseas franchise leagues, with a stint at the Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket. The Pindiz described him as one of the most successful coaches in modern domestic cricket.
The franchise said it picked its head coach first, so that its style of play could be defined before the squad is built around it. Voges, it said, was the right person to lead that approach.
“One of the most successful coaches in modern domestic cricket, Voges will set how The Pindiz play and lead the squad built to play that way,” the franchise said.
“The signing is central to the Pindiz vision: to be the best cricket franchise in the region, with a team that plays a clear, recognisable brand of cricket. That brand is bold, loud and fearless.”
The franchise also pointed to his record of developing young players. Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Lance Morris and Josh Philippe all made their Australia debuts under his leadership.
A rebuild after a forgettable debut
The Pindiz entered the PSL last year as one of two new franchises in an expanded eight-team league. Their first season was one to forget. They won only one of their 10 league matches and finished at the bottom of the table with two points.
South Africa’s Justin Kemp coached the side in that debut season, with West Indies great Courtney Walsh as bowling coach. Voges now replaces him, and the change of coach is the first move in the rebuild.
The timing gives Voges months to shape the squad before the season starts. The franchise has said the playing style comes first and the players follow, which is the reverse of how most teams work. That approach will be tested at the PSL 12 auction, where the Pindiz will need to find players who fit a bold and fearless brand of cricket rather than simply collecting big names.
For Voges, the job is a new challenge in a new country. He has won titles in Australia and coached in the United States, but the PSL will test him in conditions he has not worked in before. For the Pindiz, the hire is a statement. After finishing last, they have gone for a coach with a record of turning good players into champions.
The PSL 12 auction framework and salary cap are already set for the new season. Shaun Tait has also taken charge as Lahore Qalandars head coach for PSL 2027. Pakistan players are still waiting for no-objection certificates for the Abu Dhabi T10 League. The PCB is also in talks with New Zealand over a tour in February 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the new RawalPindiz head coach?
Former Australia batter Adam Voges has been appointed head coach of RawalPindiz for PSL 12, which runs from March 18 to May 2 next year.
What has Adam Voges won as a coach?
Voges led the Perth Scorchers to three Big Bash League titles and Western Australia to three Sheffield Shield titles and four One-Day Cup titles.
How did RawalPindiz do in their debut PSL season?
The Pindiz won only one of their 10 league matches in their debut season and finished at the bottom of the table with two points.
Why did RawalPindiz pick their coach first?
The franchise said it chose its head coach first so its style of play could be defined before the squad is built around it.
