’Disappointed and hurt’ - Arthur hits out after Pakistan axe
5 years, 5 months ago

’Disappointed and hurt’ - Arthur hits out after Pakistan axe

The Hindu  

Mickey Arthur said he was “disappointed and hurt” on Wednesday as he was axed as Pakistan coach following an underwhelming World Cup. But Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ehsan Mani said Arthur and his coaching staff, including assistants Grant Flower and Azhar Mahmood, were all out. “PCB will be immediately undertaking a robust recruitment process after it decided not to renew the contracts of head coach Arthur, bowling coach Azhar Mahmood, batting coach Grant Flower and trainer Grant Luden,” the board said in a statement. JUST IN: Pakistan Cricket Board have decided not to renew the contracts of head coach Mickey Arthur, bowling coach Azhar Mahmood, batting coach Grant Flower and trainer Grant Luden in a move to revamp the national coaching set-up.

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Ireland stuns Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup 2024
8 months ago

Ireland stuns Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

The Hindu  

Pakistan was handed a sobering reality check ahead of next month’s 20-over World Cup, following its first-ever loss on Friday in a T20 International to Ireland in Dublin. Skipper Babar Azam made 57 and opener Saim Ayub contributed 45 but it was not really a flying start as Pakistan reached the 100-mark in the 13th over. I think 190 would …

Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick quit Pakistan NCA roles in Lahore
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick quit Pakistan NCA roles in Lahore

Firstpost  

Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick on Thursday resigned from their respective positions at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. Arthur had been announced as the Pakistan men’s cricket team director in April 2023, while Bradburn, a former New Zealand cricketer, was named the head coach. Former South Africa cricketer Andrew Puttick had been with the team since April …

‘No honest communication in Pakistan cricket, players not given proper chance’: Ex-coach Mickey Arthur blasts PCB
11 months, 4 weeks ago

‘No honest communication in Pakistan cricket, players not given proper chance’: Ex-coach Mickey Arthur blasts PCB

Hindustan Times  

Mickey Arthur, Pakistan’s former team director, admitted that the ODI World Cup match against India at Ahmedabad was one of the toughest moments during his stint, taking the side through a hostile environment. Pakistan star Babar Azam and former team director Mickey Arthur Arthur moved on after Pakistan failed to reach the semifinals of the showpiece event last year, while …

'There is no reason why Pakistan can't win World Cup': Mickey Arthur sets bombastic target for Babar Azam and Co.
1 year, 2 months ago

'There is no reason why Pakistan can't win World Cup': Mickey Arthur sets bombastic target for Babar Azam and Co.

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan have their backs against the wall. Three consecutive losses in World Cup 2023, which included a shock defeat against Afghanistan, have left Pakistan cornered, with their campaign hanging by a thread. Only a miraculous turnaround could see Babar Azam and his men roar back into contention and Mickey Arthur, the team director, is confident that the team can script …

ICC World Cup | What went wrong for Pakistan national cricket team
1 year, 2 months ago

ICC World Cup | What went wrong for Pakistan national cricket team

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s chances of making the semifinals of the Cricket World Cup are on a knife-edge after their eight-wicket defeat to Afghanistan. AFP Sport looks at three problem areas for Babar Azam’s faltering team: World class bowling looks ordinary Pakistan’s bowling was touted as world class before the Asia Cup and when they restricted a strong India side to 266 all …

What's in a loss? Familiar feeling of upswing lurks in Pakistan's World Cup campaign despite India pounding
1 year, 2 months ago

What's in a loss? Familiar feeling of upswing lurks in Pakistan's World Cup campaign despite India pounding

Hindustan Times  

As debilitating as the hammering at the hands of India on Saturday was, it is worth remembering that Pakistan are still reasonably well placed on the World Cup 2023 points table. It's not sensible to dismiss Pakistan's chances this early in the piece, after just one defeat; it's not prudent to discard their chances even when they have been pushed …

ICC to review Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur's 'bilateral series' comment after India's win in Ahmedabad
1 year, 2 months ago

ICC to review Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur's 'bilateral series' comment after India's win in Ahmedabad

India TV News  

The International Cricket Council is all set to review Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur's "It seemed like a bilateral series" statement that came after the Babar Azam-led side suffered a seven-wicket drubbing at the hands of India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, October 14. It seemed like a bilateral series; it seemed like a BCCI event," …

India vs Pakistan, World Cup 2023: 'Seemed like a BCCI event', Mickey Arthur on absence of Pakistani fans in Ahmedabad
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Pakistan, World Cup 2023: 'Seemed like a BCCI event', Mickey Arthur on absence of Pakistani fans in Ahmedabad

Firstpost  

After the match, Arthur complained that the atmosphere at the ground did not feel as though it were an ICC event, and instead said that it felt like a bilateral series, seemingly taking a dig at the BCCI. Pakistan team’s director of cricket Mickey Arthur was left with utter disappointment on Saturday following his team’s seven-wicket defeat to India in …

India vs Pakistan seemed like a BCCI and not ICC event: Mickey Arthur
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Pakistan seemed like a BCCI and not ICC event: Mickey Arthur

The Hindu  

The streets of Ahmedabad were a sea of blue as spectators donning India colours turned up for the marquee ODI World Cup fixture against Pakistan at the 1,32,000-seater Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday. However, sitting in the opponent’s dressing room, Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur felt that it was more like a bilateral series. READ: India’s Siraj focuses on mantra …

Mickey Arthur, Pakistan’s director of cricket, backs a struggling Shadab and the bowling unit
1 year, 3 months ago

Mickey Arthur, Pakistan’s director of cricket, backs a struggling Shadab and the bowling unit

The Hindu  

Mickey Arthur, Pakistan’s director of cricket has thrown his weight behind all-rounder Shadab Khan as Pakistan takes on the Netherlands in its World Cup opener at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Friday. The Pakistan vice-captain has struggled to make an impact in the two warm-up games that Pakistan played against New Zealand and Australia registering scores of 16 …

Pakistan have the talent to become No 1 across formats, says newly-appointed director Mickey Arthur
1 year, 8 months ago

Pakistan have the talent to become No 1 across formats, says newly-appointed director Mickey Arthur

Firstpost  

Arthur, who signed the contract with the team on Thursday, had earlier served as Pakistan head coach between 2016 and 2019. Pakistan cricket team’s new director Mickey Arthur has high hopes for the side. Mickey Arthur appointed Director - Pakistan men's cricket team More details⤵️ https://t.co/1wHJtL3YX3 — PCB Media April 20, 2023 “I knew he was going to become a …

Naseem Shah says loss against India didn't affect Pakistan mentally: Can't think about the past
2 years, 2 months ago

Naseem Shah says loss against India didn't affect Pakistan mentally: Can't think about the past

India Today  

Fast bowler Naseem Shah reckoned that Pakistan left the defeat against India behind them going into their remaining T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 matches. Back on Sunday, October 23, Pakistan lost to Rohit Sharma's India by four wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. We lost against India, but I don't think anyone is thinking about the India game because …

Pakistan made a mistake by removing Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain, Mickey Arthur after 2019 WC, says Rashid Latif
3 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan made a mistake by removing Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain, Mickey Arthur after 2019 WC, says Rashid Latif

Firstpost  

Karachi: Former Test captain and wicketkeeper Rashid Latif believes Pakistan Cricket Board has made a big mistake by removing Sarfaraz Ahmed and Mickey Arthur as skipper and coach of the national team after the 2019 World Cup. PCB had sacked Arthur one month after Pakistan failed to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup because of their net run rate, …

Pakistan made mistake by removing Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mickey Arthur after 2019 WC: Latif
3 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan made mistake by removing Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mickey Arthur after 2019 WC: Latif

India TV News  

Former Test captain and wicketkeeper Rashid Latif believes Pakistan Cricket Board has made a big mistake by removing Sarfaraz Ahmed and Mickey Arthur as skipper and coach of the national team after the 2019 World Cup. PCB had sacked Arthur one month after Pakistan failed to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup because of their net run rate, while …

Arthur: Can't imagine Pakistan going into T20 World Cup without Amir
4 years, 8 months ago

Arthur: Can't imagine Pakistan going into T20 World Cup without Amir

The Hindu  

Former Pakistan head coach, Mickey Arthur says leaving out pacer Mohammad Amir from T20 World Cup squad would be detrimental to team’s title chances. Pakistan cricket reacted angrily to the announcements by Amir and Wahab last year that they were not available for red ball cricket. There have been doubts over whether Misbah would allow both in the national team …

Can't imagine Pakistan going into T20 World Cup without Mohammad Amir: Former Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur
4 years, 8 months ago

Can't imagine Pakistan going into T20 World Cup without Mohammad Amir: Former Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur

India TV News  

Former Pakistan head coach, Mickey Arthur says leaving out pacer Mohammad Amir from T20 World Cup squad would be detrimental to team's title chances. "I wouldn't imagine Pakistan going to the World T20 without Aamir. There have been doubts over whether Misbah would allow both in the national team even for white ball cricket but Arthur who coached Pakistan from …

Pakistan still holds special place in Mickey Arthur’s heart
5 years ago

Pakistan still holds special place in Mickey Arthur’s heart

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur says ongoing opponent Pakistan holds a special place in his heart and he’s happy to be back in the country where he coached for three years. The Pakistan Cricket Board removed Arthur as national coach after the Cricket World Cup in England in midyear, and gave former captain Misbah-ul-Haq three responsibilities -- head coach, chief …

Highlights, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1 at Rawalpindi, Full cricket score: Hosts' seamers impress on day of mixed fortunes
5 years, 1 month ago

Highlights, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1 at Rawalpindi, Full cricket score: Hosts' seamers impress on day of mixed fortunes

Firstpost  

Catch all the live updates from the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary First Test preview: Pakistan captain Azhar Ali is counting on the return of Test cricket in the country after 10 years away to turn around their fortunes. “We had a tough …

Removing Arthur as coach was a tough decision: PCB official
5 years, 3 months ago

Removing Arthur as coach was a tough decision: PCB official

The Hindu  

A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board has admitted that removing Mickey Arthur as head coach of the national team was a tough decision to make. Arthur has recently spoken about the manner in which PCB’s cricket committee recommended his removal after the World Cup, saying he felt let down by people he trusted most. PCB’s chief executive Wasim …

'Extremely disappointed and hurt': Mickey Arthur reacts after being removed as Pakistan coach
5 years, 5 months ago

'Extremely disappointed and hurt': Mickey Arthur reacts after being removed as Pakistan coach

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket Board is all set to revamp the entire coaching staff of the national team after deciding not to renew the contracts of Mickey Arthur and Grant Flower. In a statement released by the PCB, the committee which was headed by PCB managing director Wasim Khan, also included former Test captains Wasim Akram and Misbah-ul-Haq, had met with …

‘Disappointed and hurt’ - Mickey Arthur hits out after Pakistan axe
5 years, 5 months ago

‘Disappointed and hurt’ - Mickey Arthur hits out after Pakistan axe

Hindustan Times  

Mickey Arthur said he was “disappointed and hurt” on Wednesday as he was axed as Pakistan coach following an underwhelming World Cup. But Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ehsan Mani said Arthur and his coaching staff, including assistants Grant Flower and Azhar Mahmood, were all out. “PCB will be immediately undertaking a robust recruitment process after it decided not to renew …

Mickey Arthur's reign as Pakistan coach comes to an end amid rumours linking him with England
5 years, 5 months ago

Mickey Arthur's reign as Pakistan coach comes to an end amid rumours linking him with England

The Hindu  

Mickey Arthur's tenure as Pakistan head coach has come to an end after his contract was not renewed. Bowling coach Azhar Mahmood, batting coach Grant Flower and trainer Grant Luden have also departed. JUST IN: Pakistan Cricket Board have decided not to renew the contracts of head coach Mickey Arthur, bowling coach Azhar Mahmood, batting coach Grant Flower and trainer …

Not Surprised Over Amir's Retirement, Fixing Ban Damaged Him: Pak Coach Mickey Arthur
5 years, 5 months ago

Not Surprised Over Amir's Retirement, Fixing Ban Damaged Him: Pak Coach Mickey Arthur

ABP News  

While a lot of cricket pundits are yet to understand Mohammad Amir’s sudden retirement from Test cricket, team’s head coach Mickey Arthur is not surprised at all. Arthur felt Amir would have been one of the best Test fast bowlers in Pakistan's history had he not lost those five years to the spot-fixing ban. Arthur said the management had tried …

Pakistan cricket coach Mickey Arthur says Mohammad Amir's spot-fixing ban damaged his Test career
5 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan cricket coach Mickey Arthur says Mohammad Amir's spot-fixing ban damaged his Test career

The Hindu  

Pakistan cricket team head coach Mickey Arthur said he is not surprised by Mohammed Amir’s decision to retire from Tests at the age of 27 as he feels the pacer’s career in the longest format was considerably damaged by the spot-fixing ban he served. RELATED| Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir announces retirement from Test cricket “He had five years out of …

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur not surprised with Mohammad Amir's decision to retire from Test cricket
5 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur not surprised with Mohammad Amir's decision to retire from Test cricket

India TV News  

Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur is not surprised by Mohammed Amir's decision to retire from Tests at the age of 27 as he feels the pacer's career in the longest format was considerably damaged by the spot-fixing ban he served. Arthur felt Amir would have been one of the best Test fast bowlers in Pakistan's history had he not lost …

'Mickey Arthur has contributed nothing to the Pakistan team': Abdul Qadir
5 years, 5 months ago

'Mickey Arthur has contributed nothing to the Pakistan team': Abdul Qadir

India TV News  

Spin legend Abdul Qadir doesn't want South African Mickey Arthur to continue as Pakistan's head coach, saying it's time others should be given a chance to take the national team forward. Qadir said he differs with former captain Wasim Akram's view that Arthur should be given a fresh contract by the Pakistan Cricket Board. The former chief selector said if …

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Coach Mickey Arthur left with mixed feelings about Sarfaraz Ahmed and Co's campaign
5 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Coach Mickey Arthur left with mixed feelings about Sarfaraz Ahmed and Co's campaign

Firstpost  

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur admitted his side’s failed World Cup campaign left him with mixed feeling as they crashed out despite beating Bangladesh by 94 runs on Friday. London: Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur admitted his side’s failed World Cup campaign left him with mixed feeling as they crashed out despite beating Bangladesh by 94 runs on Friday. “If we go …

Mickey Arthur slams use of net run-rate as Pakistan eliminated from World Cup
5 years, 6 months ago

Mickey Arthur slams use of net run-rate as Pakistan eliminated from World Cup

Daily Mail  

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur criticised the World Cup regulations after his side missed out on the semi-finals to New Zealand on net run-rate. Bangladesh managed 221, with 19-year-old quick Shaheen Afridi taking six for 35 - Pakistan's best figures at a World Cup. Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur believes the World Cup regulations should be changed That left Pakistan level on …

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur says he wanted to commit suicide after Pakistan lost to India in the World Cup match
5 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur says he wanted to commit suicide after Pakistan lost to India in the World Cup match

Op India  

After the crushing defeat handed to Pakistan by India in the recent World Cup 2019 match, Pakistan team coach Mickey Arthur has said that he was feeling so disappointed and depressed that he wanted to ‘commit suicide’. “Last Sunday I wanted to commit suicide,” Arthur said at the post-match press conference after the Proteas game at the Lord’s on Sunday. …

World Cup 2019: India vs Pakistan: Pak coach Mickey Arthur claims he felt 'suicidal' after loss
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: India vs Pakistan: Pak coach Mickey Arthur claims he felt 'suicidal' after loss

The Hindu  

Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has claimed that he was feeling so low and disappointed after his team’s loss to India in the ongoing World Cup that he wanted to “commit suicide”. READ: We are alive and kicking - Arthur hails Pakistan's all-round show However, Pakistan came back strongly to keep its hopes alive of making it to the semifinals …

World Cup 2019: Wanted to commit suicide after defeat to India, says Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Wanted to commit suicide after defeat to India, says Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur

India Today  

Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has claimed that he was feeling so low and disappointed after his team's loss to India in the ongoing World Cup that he wanted to "commit suicide". "Last Sunday I wanted to commit suicide," Arthur said at the post-match press conference after the Proteas game at the Lord's on Sunday. You lose a game; you …

World Cup 2019: SA vs PAK: Mickey Arthur hails Pakistan's all-round show in South Africa win
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: SA vs PAK: Mickey Arthur hails Pakistan's all-round show in South Africa win

The Hindu  

Pakistan coach, Mickey Arthur, is confident of making it to the World Cup 2019 semifinals, after his team defeated South Africa by 49 runs at Lord's on Sunday. Pakistan plays New Zealand at Edgbaston next week and Arthur is hopeful of maintaining the winning run. When quizzed about the team’s sloppy show in the fielding department, Arthur said: “We train …

Pakistan Fans Trashing Their Own Team After India’s World Cup Victory is Pure Gold
5 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan Fans Trashing Their Own Team After India’s World Cup Victory is Pure Gold

News 18  

Their dream to watch Pakistan win a World Cup contest against India was shattered in million pieces after the Men in Blue outplayed Sarfaraz Ahmed’s team in all the departments, thus staying unbeaten against the arch-rivals and registering their seventh victory over them at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday. Siblings have gathered at Ami’s room so we can ask …

World Cup 2019: Micky Arthur wants Pakistan to summon 'cornered tigers' spirit
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Micky Arthur wants Pakistan to summon 'cornered tigers' spirit

The Hindu  

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has vowed to remind his players of the “cornered tigers” spirit which Imran Khan instilled in his team-mates to win the 1992 World Cup. Yet Pakistan now finds itself in exactly the same position as when it won the 1992 World Cup — a tournament which, like this one, featured a round-robin group phase. Arthur lamented …

Pakistan coach Arthur: unpredictable is good against India
5 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan coach Arthur: unpredictable is good against India

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — The “U’’ word so often used to describe the Pakistan cricket team is something coach Mickey Arthur can come to terms with if it works in his favor against India. “That unpredictability tag always sort of hangs around the Pakistan team, and that makes us very exciting,” Arthur said at his pre-match news conference Saturday, putting a …

World Cup 2019: Hasan Ali hails Mickey Arthur for Pakistan revival
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2019: Hasan Ali hails Mickey Arthur for Pakistan revival

The Hindu  

Hasan Ali said Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur’s ongoing faith in the side was behind a stunning reversal of fortune that saw the team end a long losing streak with a superb World Cup win over England. Pakistan had lost its last 11 completed One-Day Internationals, including a recent 4-0 series defeat by World Cup host and favourite England that preceded …

Determined to prove Arthur wrong at World Cup: Wahab Riaz after Pakistan call-up
5 years, 7 months ago

Determined to prove Arthur wrong at World Cup: Wahab Riaz after Pakistan call-up

India Today  

Left-arm pacer Wahab Riaz, who has been named in the Pakistan squad for the upcoming World Cup, is raring to go and prove coach Mickey Arthur wrong in the showpiece event beginning May 30 in England and Wales. Back in April 2018, Arthur had criticised Wahab's "work ethic" and brought up the fact that he had not "won us a …

Mickey Arthur 'very confident' in Pakistan Cricket World Cup hopes
5 years, 7 months ago

Mickey Arthur 'very confident' in Pakistan Cricket World Cup hopes

The Hindu  

Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur is convinced his side can shine at the Cricket World Cup, even though it will head into the tournament on the back of 10 successive ODI losses. READ| Aamir included in Pakistan's World Cup Squad "We sit here having taken a huge amount of positives out of this series," said Arthur. SCORECARD ➡ https://t.co/MBAb0hoG4Bpic.twitter.com/pNfFipyqI3 — …

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur concerned with fielding ahead of 2019 World Cup
5 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur concerned with fielding ahead of 2019 World Cup

India TV News  

After conceding a 0-4 series defeat against England, Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur admitted that his side did not perform well in the bowling and fielding departments which led to their loss in the five-match rubber. On Sunday, hosts England comfortably defeated Pakistan by 54 runs in the final ODI of the series and made sure that their World Cup …

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