The former Australia allrounder will finish his Pakistan bowling-coach role after the Asian Games before taking charge of the Netherlands men’s team on a two-year contract.
Former Australia allrounder Ashley Noffke is set to leave his role as Pakistan’s bowling coach after the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands men’s national team.
Noffke’s original contract with Pakistan was due to run until June 2027, but he will depart after less than 18 months in the role. He joined Pakistan’s coaching staff in May 2025 ahead of their T20I series against Bangladesh.
He will succeed Ryan Cook as head coach of the Netherlands, with his new contract running until the end of 2028.
Netherlands Target World Cup Qualification
Noffke’s major assignments with the Netherlands will include their efforts to qualify for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup.
The Netherlands have established themselves as regular participants at major T20 tournaments, and Noffke said he is eager to help continue the team’s development.
“I’m looking forward to working with the Dutch men’s team, which has become a fixture at the T20 World Cups,” Noffke said in a statement released by the Netherlands board.
“This is a talented, motivated group, and my goal is to help continue that development and move the programme forward. My approach starts with connection, before the tactic or the plan. I can’t wait to get started.”
Another Coaching Departure for Pakistan
Noffke’s departure adds to a series of changes within Pakistan’s support staff.
Fielding coach Shane McDermott left in July to join Afghanistan, while white-ball batting coach Hanif Malik and long-serving physiotherapist Cliffe Deacon departed in May following Pakistan’s ODI series against Australia.
Noffke will remain with Pakistan through the Asian Games before beginning his new assignment in the Netherlands.
Experienced Coaching Career
Noffke brings considerable coaching experience to his new role.
He has been involved with successful domestic programmes across several countries, winning titles with Brisbane Heat in the Women’s Big Bash League, London Spirit in The Hundred and Queensland Fire in Australia’s Women’s National Cricket League.
He has also led the Otago men’s programme in New Zealand and worked with UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League before joining Pakistan.
His move to the Netherlands marks the latest step in an increasingly international coaching career, with the Dutch side now preparing for an important period of World Cup qualification.
