Amit Uniyal named head coach as Punjab overhaul backroom staff
In a major strategic shake-up ahead of the 2026-27 domestic season, Amit Uniyal named head coach as Punjab overhaul backroom staff to revitalize their long-format performance.
Zara Khan is a senior sports correspondent for Geo News, widely recognised for his incisive coverage of Pakistan's fast‑bowling legacy and his digital‑first approach to cricket broadcasting. A University of Peshawar graduate, he grew up watching the great Pakistani pacers and has since dedicated his career to dissecting reverse swing, seam positioning, and the art of fast bowling under subcontinental conditions. Zara reports from the PSL, bilateral series, and ICC tournaments, often bringing a multimedia angle—using data visualisation, slow‑motion breakdowns, and player interviews to tell the story behind each delivery. He also devotes considerable time to scouting talent in the club grounds of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, profiling young quicks long before they reach the national radar. A Pakistan Media Award winner, Zara is deeply committed to modernising cricket journalism in Pakistan and mentoring the next generation of sports reporters.
0 postsIn a major strategic shake-up ahead of the 2026-27 domestic season, Amit Uniyal named head coach as Punjab overhaul backroom staff to revitalize their long-format performance.
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