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“Will Keep Challenging Him…”: Pakistan’s New Cricket Director On Babar Azam | Cricket News
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“Will Keep Challenging Him…”: Pakistan’s New Cricket Director On Babar Azam | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan's new team director Mickey Arthur has no doubt that captain Babar Azam will become a legend of the game and feels the country is capable of winning world cups and top rankings across formats. Arthur, who signed a one-year contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday, was asked about backing Babar when he was the team's head coach between 2016 and 2019."What impressed me most were his hands, the speed of his hands. When Grant Bradburn first told me look at this guy in the nets, I was amazed. I had never seen such hand speed and a talent like him, and the key was to give him opportunities to succeed," Arthur said."I knew he was going to become a key part of the team. I believe he is the number one batsman right now and he is a wonderful, wonderful talent. I still th...
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“Clown In Cricket Circus”: Ramiz Raja’s Crude Jibe At New Pakistan Cricket Director | Cricket News
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“Clown In Cricket Circus”: Ramiz Raja’s Crude Jibe At New Pakistan Cricket Director | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ramiz Raja also labelled Najam Sethi as a "chairman who doesn't understand cricket".© AFPRamiz Raja has launched a scathing attack on Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi over the appointment of Mickey Arthur as director of cricket of the senior men's team. On Thursday, PCB confirmed the appointment of Arthur as the men's team director, a post which will ensure him play a major role in the preparations for the 50-over World Cup to be held in India later this year. However, the former Pakistan captain Raja tore into the PCB chief Sethi, calling the announcement 'crazy as a clown in a village circus' stuff."A first of its kind coach/director of cricket picked to run Pakistan cricket remotely, whose loyalty is first with his county job than Pakistan cricket. This is as c...
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Mickey Arthur Appointed Director Of Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team | Cricket News
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Mickey Arthur Appointed Director Of Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday confirmed Mickey Arthur's appointment as the men's team director, a post which will ensure him play a major role in the preparations for the 50-over World Cup to be held in India later this year. In his role, the 54-year-old Arthur, who served as Pakistan head coach between 2016 and 2019, will be involved in designing, formulating and overseeing strategies for the men's team."He will also be a part of the coaching staff for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, away tour to Australia and home series against the West Indies. He will also be present with the side for Pakistan's matches against India in the ACC Asia Cup," the PCB said in a statement.During his time at the helm from 2016 to 2019, Arthur coached Pakistan to No.1 in Tests and T20Is, an...
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“Slap On Our System”: Misbah-ul-Haq’s Scathing Remarks On Mickey Arthur’s Potential Return | Cricket News
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“Slap On Our System”: Misbah-ul-Haq’s Scathing Remarks On Mickey Arthur’s Potential Return | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Pakistan skipper and coach Misbah-Ul-Haq opines that the likely re-hiring of Mickey Arthur as national men side's coach is a "slap on Pakistan Cricket". Arthur is likely to return to Pakistan as its team director following Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Najam Sethi's arrival. Misbah blamed former Pakistan players for damaging the credibility of the system and making PCB look outside the home territory for coaching roles. Pakistan's talks with Arthur had failed earlier on three occasions, but PCB kept persisting. Arthur had previously coached the side from 2016 to 2019. It is understood that the board is close to agreeing to a deal with him as a team director, rather than a head coach.If Arthur goes ahead with the role with PCB, it will be his second concurrent coaching ...
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Mickey Arthur As Pakistan’s “Online Coach”? Report Sparks Meme Fest On Twitter | Cricket News
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Mickey Arthur As Pakistan’s “Online Coach”? Report Sparks Meme Fest On Twitter | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly gearing up to appoint Mickey Arthur as the 'online coach' of their senior men's national team. It has been reported that Arthur will be available on-site only for limited assignments while parallely working as the full-time coach for Derbyshire County Cricket Club. The decision from PCB has invited mixed reactions from fans while former captain Shahid Afridi also remains skeptical of Arthur's return, that too as an 'online coach'. The situation has triggered a meme fest on social media among fans.Arthur is not expected to be with the Pakistan team when they tour Sri Lanka this July or even the Asia Cup in September. But, when the county season is over, he is expected to be physically present to guide Babar Azam & Co. But, for the ...
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West Indies May ‘Cease To Exist’ If Players Prioritise T20 Leagues: Report | Cricket News
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West Indies May ‘Cease To Exist’ If Players Prioritise T20 Leagues: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] West Indies cricket may "cease to exist" unless the issue of its players prioritising global Twenty20 leagues ahead of international duties is resolved, according to a report commissioned by Cricket West Indies (CWI). The report from a three-man panel made up of former captain and batting great Brian Lara, experienced South African coach Mickey Arthur and a senior judge Patrick Thompson, was commissioned after West Indies' shock early exit from last year's T20 World Cup in Australia.West Indies have struggled with availability issues for players who feature in the Indian Premier League and other T20 competitions around the world."It is essential that some middle ground is arrived at. Otherwise, West Indies cricket may cease to exist as an entity," said the report."This group does ...
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“Everyone Is Afraid…”: Wasim Akram On Foreign Coaches Refusing To Come To Pakistan | Cricket News
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“Everyone Is Afraid…”: Wasim Akram On Foreign Coaches Refusing To Come To Pakistan | Cricket News

[ad_1] Since Najam Sethi took over as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief, the game has seen several changes in the country. While several office-bearers of the previous regime has been shown the door, the team also has a new selection panel led by Shahid Afridi. The PCB also wanted to hire celebrated coach Mickey Arthur to guide the national team. However, according to reports, Arthur is not coming because of the unreliable environment in Pakistan cricket, something which he has experienced in the past.Pakistan pace great Wasim Akram has now opened up on the issue of foreign coaches refusing to come to Pakistan."If you had asked me, I would have told you that foreign coaches will not come; everyone is afraid that the contract will also end if the board changes. If you are not getting...
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Mickey Arthur Rejects Offer To Return As Pakistan Coach | Cricket News
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Mickey Arthur Rejects Offer To Return As Pakistan Coach | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mickey Arthur has spurned an offer from the PCB to return as the head coach of the national team, forcing the board to continue its search to find a replacement for incumbent Saqlain Mushtaq. The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday said it was in discussions with Arthur for a new stint as head coach but the South African won't be able to take up the role right away as he has a long-term contract with Derbyshire."Owing to his long-term contract with Derbyshire, we have also discussed a proposal to act as a consultant to the PCB on a time-sharing basis with Derbyshire," PCB said in a statement."Unfortunately, however, this option is proving difficult to materialise for various reasons on both sides."Under the circumstances, the PCB will continue its search for the right person to fit ...
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Micky Arthur Could Be Re-Appointed As Pakistan Head Coach: Report | Cricket News
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Micky Arthur Could Be Re-Appointed As Pakistan Head Coach: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] The cricket management committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) headed by Najam Sethi is trying to convince South African Mickey Arthur to return as head coach of the national team, according to a report. A well-informed source told PTI that Sethi had approached Arthur who is presently attached with the Derbyshire team in England. Arthur was Pakistan head coach between 2016 and 2019 and saw the team win the Champions Trophy in 2017 with Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain.“Efforts are on to bring back Arthur and some other options are also being looked at and they are all foreigners,” the source said.The development came after the committee under Sethi decided to bring in a foreigner to manage the national side as current head coach Saqlain Mushtaq is stepping down from his role after ...
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Brian Lara, Mickey Arthur Part Of Panel To Review West Indies’ T20 World Cup Performance | Cricket News
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Brian Lara, Mickey Arthur Part Of Panel To Review West Indies’ T20 World Cup Performance | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cricket West Indies (CWI) have formed an independent group to conduct a comprehensive review of West Indies' performance at the T20 World Cup. In the tournament, the two-time champions failed to even qualify for the Super 12 stage after stumbling to losses against Scotland and Ireland. In the independent group, former West Indies captain Brian Lara and former Pakistan and Sri Lanka coach, Mickey Arthur have been named."CWI today announced that the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Review Group will undertake a holistic assessment of all aspects of the team's preparation and performance at the global tournament," read an official statement.The three members are: Brian Lara, the West Indies batting legend and current IPL T20 Head Coach; international cricket coach, South African Mickey Arthur...
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