Viv Richards may become a mentor for the PCB during the T20 World Cup.

In the bustling city of Karachi, plans are in the works to bring on a renowned mentor for the Pakistan Cricket Board's national team. The upcoming World T20 Cup, set to take place in the Americas, has sparked a desire for the PCB to have a big name associated with the team. And who better than the legendary Vivian Richards?

Richards has been serving as a mentor for the Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League since 2016, establishing himself as a valuable asset to the team. According to sources within the PCB, current chairman Mohsin Naqvi is determined to secure Richards' expertise for the national team. With most of the Super Eights games taking place in the Caribbean, Richards' familiarity with the conditions could prove to be a major advantage for the team.

However, there are some hurdles to overcome as Richards has prior media commitments for the World Cup. But the PCB is working diligently to make it happen, knowing that the Pakistani players hold Richards in high esteem and would greatly benefit from his guidance.

If the deal goes through, Richards will take on the role of mentor for the World Cup, a position that was previously held by former Australian opener, Matthew Hayden, in the last two T20 World Cups. Under Hayden's mentorship, Pakistan reached the semi-final and final in 2021 and 2022 respectively.

In another exciting development, the PCB Chairman has also given the green light for a foreign chief curator to be appointed. And Australian curator Tony Hemmings is rumored to be a strong contender for the position.

Hemmings is currently employed with the Bangladesh Cricket Board, where he began his two-year contract in July of last year. He has also applied for the Chief Curator position with the PCB and is eager to come to Pakistan. With his extensive experience as an International Cricket Soil Advisor and Consultant for the Western Australia Cricket Association, as well as his time as Head Curator at the ICC Cricket Academy and Dubai International Stadium, Hemmings is a highly qualified candidate.

The PCB Chairman has placed a priority on improving the quality of pitches in the country before the next domestic season begins. And Hemmings has been short-listed for his expertise and experience in this area. With the addition of a foreign chief curator and the potential mentorship of Sir Viv Richards, the PCB is determined to take their national team to new heights.

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