- Management Overhaul: Mickey Arthur, former Pakistan team director, contemplates parting ways with PCB, adding to the recent wave of changes in the organization’s coaching and management.
- Post-World Cup Shakeup: Following the team’s dismal performance in the World Cup 2023, PCB sacked foreign coaches, including Grant Bradburn, who departed as head coach, while Wahab Riaz assumed the role of interim chief selector.
- Captaincy Reshuffle: Shan Masood appointed Test captain, Shaheen Afridi leads in T20Is, and Mohammad Rizwan becomes the deputy in T20Is, reflecting PCB’s efforts to revamp the team post-World Cup.
In the wake of significant changes within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mickey Arthur, the former team director, is reportedly contemplating parting ways with the organization. Arthur, who was recently replaced by Mohammad Hafeez as the team director, is expected to engage in discussions with the PCB regarding his future, as per emerging reports.
The PCB has been undergoing a series of alterations, particularly in its coaching and management setup, following the team’s disappointing performance in the World Cup 2023 in India.
The departure of foreign coaches became a trend after the World Cup, with Grant Bradburn announcing his exit as the head coach earlier today. PCB has been swift in implementing changes, naming a new coach for the upcoming T20Is against New Zealand and concluding the Test series against Australia.
The management shuffle extends beyond coaching, as Wahab Riaz assumes the role of interim chief selector following Inzamam-ul-Haq’s departure. In the captaincy realm, Shan Masood has been appointed Test captain after Babar Azam’s resignation post-World Cup 2023, while Shaheen Afridi takes charge as the captain for T20I cricket. Mohammad Rizwan is designated as the deputy in T20I cricket.
The restructuring also extends to the coaching staff, with the departure of bowling coach Morne Morakal and batting coach Andrew Puttick post-World Cup. These sweeping changes in the PCB’s management and coaching setup signify a concerted effort to rejuvenate and refocus the team in the aftermath of the World Cup disappointment.
Mickey Arthur’s potential departure adds another layer to the evolving narrative of transformations within the PCB, with further developments anticipated in the coming discussions.
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