Ashley Noffke to Leave Pakistan, Appointed Netherlands Head Coach Until 2028
Ashley Noffke will leave Pakistan after the 2026 Asian Games to become Netherlands head coach until 2028, targeting World Cup qualification.
Ashley Noffke will step down as Pakistan’s bowling coach after the 2026 Asian Games to take charge of the Netherlands men’s cricket team as head coach on a two-year contract running through 2028.
The Australian coach will leave Pakistan before the end of his original contract, which was due to expire in June 2027. His new role will include guiding the Netherlands’ qualification campaigns for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup.
Noffke joined the Pakistan coaching staff in May 2025. His departure adds to a series of recent exits from the team’s support staff, including fielding coach Shane McDermott, white-ball batting coach Hanif Malik and long-serving physiotherapist Cliffe Deacon.
The Netherlands have appointed Noffke as the replacement for Ryan Cook. The team has become a regular presence at T20 World Cups, and the new coach will look to build on that progress while preparing the side for upcoming international challenges.
Noffke brings experience from several domestic and franchise teams. His coaching career includes title-winning spells with Brisbane Heat in the Women’s Big Bash League, London Spirit in The Hundred and Queensland Fire in the Women’s National Cricket League.
He has also coached Otago’s men’s team in New Zealand and worked with UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League. These roles have given him experience across different teams and competitions.
Speaking about his new role, Noffke said he was excited to work with the Dutch men’s team and help the programme develop further.
“I’m looking forward to working with the Dutch men’s team, which has become a fixture at the T20 World Cups. This is a talented, motivated group, and my goal is to help continue that development and move the programme forward,” he said in a release issued by the Netherlands board.
He also stressed the importance of building strong relationships with the players before focusing on tactics and plans.
“My approach starts with connection, before the tactic or the plan. I can’t wait to get started,” Noffke added.
His appointment comes at an important stage for the Netherlands, with qualification for two major ICC tournaments among the key tasks ahead. Noffke will now prepare to begin his new chapter after completing his duties with Pakistan at the Asian Games.
