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Did Ex-Pakistan Coach Take A 'Lifeless Pitches' Dig At PCB? Internet Thinks So

Former Pakistan cricket team coach Micky Arthur took to social media to express his thoughts about the pitches being used in the ongoing India vs England as well as the Australia vs West Indies series. Arthur praised the surfaces being used and commented that Test cricket can be 'exciting' if the pitches 'slightly favours the bowlers'. “Test cricket gets so exciting to watch when you have pitches which slightly favours the bowlers instead of just flat lifeless ones!,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Azhar Mahmood, Ex Pak Star Who Later Became British Citizen, Keen To Coach Pakistan Team

Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood on Wednesday expressed his interest in becoming the next head coach of the national team, saying he will soon apply for the high-pressure post. The PCB was forced to begin a fresh search to find a new head coach and Director of the National Cricket Academy after foreign coaches Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie resigned last year, less then eight months into their two-year contracts.

On Jason Gillespie's 'Clown' Jibe At Aaqib Javed, Ex-Pakistan Coach's "Love This" Verdict

Pakistan cricket is going throuhg a turmoil following the national team's early exit from the Champions Trophy. Pakistan, the hosts of the tournament, failed to reach the semi-finals, suffering defeats to New Zealand and India while their match against Bangladesh was washed out. Recently, former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie attacked his successor Aaqib Javed, calling him a "clown". Gillespie, who quit as Pakistan head coach three months back, also accused Javed for running a campaign behind the scenes to take the coaching role.

After Gary Kirsten, PCB Selector To Become Pakistan White-Ball Coach? Report Says This

Current senior selector Aaqib Javed and former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq are in fray to replace Gary Kirsten as Pakistan's new white ball coach after the former Proteas batter stepped down due to his differences with country's cricket board. The PCB, on Monday, officially confirmed that Kirsten had resigned and as an interim arrangement it has asked the red ball coach, Jason Gillespie to manage the team for the white ball series in Australia from November 4. But Gillespie has intimated that he would look at it as a one-off arrangement.

"No Communication Gap": Pakistan Stars Disagree With Each Other On Language Barrier Statement

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has disagreed with the statement made by teammate and fast bowler Naseem Shah that there is a language barrier between the team and foreign coaches. With former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie taking over as Pakistan's new red ball head coach ahead of the two-Test series against Bangladesh, Naseem had said that players face difficulties in communication when the coach is a foreigner. However, Masood has vehemently disagreed with Naseem's statement, saying that Pakistan have made huge strides in improving in that regard.

Pakistan cricket's season of U-turns continues with Babar Azam's comeback as captain

Change seems to be the only constant in Pakistan cricket as star batsman Babar Azam returned as the white-ball captain ahead of the T20 World Cup, replacing Shaheen Afridi.

Shane Watson Undecided On Pakistan Coaching Role Despite PCB Accepting Fees Demands: Report

Former Australian all-rounder, Shane Watson, who is in line to take over as Pakistan cricket team's head coach, is yet to make up his mind despite the PCB accepting his remuneration demands. According to sources in the board, Watson has demanded $2 million annually, which is approximately around 46 million rupees per month, the highest fee ever paid to a foreign coach. Former foreign coaches of Pakistan such as Richard Pybus, Bob Woolmer, Geoff Lawson, Dav Whatmore, Grant Bradburn and Mickey Arthur were paid much less than what Watson has demanded.

Watch: Babar Azam Gets Scared Of Spider Cam During PSL Match. His Reaction Is Viral

Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam was involved in a rather funny incident during his side's Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against Karachi Kings on Monday. The incident took place ahead of the start of Karachi Kings' chase when Babar was walking out to field, with Rovman Powell walking besides him and talking to the commentators. Babar was arranging the field for the start of the second innings, with the spider cam following him. However, he got scared by the spider cam's movement as he thought that the device might hit him.

Mohammad Hafeez Blasts Babar Azam For Pakistan's Poor Fitness Level, Reveals Shocking Details

Former Pakistan cricket director Muhammad Hafeez has claimed that ex-captain, Babar Azam and foreign coaches Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn had given team fitness lowest priority in the lead-up to the ODI World Cup in India. Pakistan, under then-skipper Babar, had failed to make it to the semifinal knockout round, losing five of the nine league games and finishing fifth. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently did not renew Hafeez's contract following disastrous tours of Australia and New Zealand. Hafeez was made team director in late 2023 after Pakistan's abysmal show in the World Cup.

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Did Ex-Pakistan Coach Take A 'Lifeless Pitches' Dig At PCB? Internet Thinks So

Azhar Mahmood, Ex Pak Star Who Later Became British Citizen, Keen To Coach Pakistan Team

On Jason Gillespie's 'Clown' Jibe At Aaqib Javed, Ex-Pakistan Coach's "Love This" Verdict

After Gary Kirsten, PCB Selector To Become Pakistan White-Ball Coach? Report Says This

"No Communication Gap": Pakistan Stars Disagree With Each Other On Language Barrier Statement

Pakistan cricket's season of U-turns continues with Babar Azam's comeback as captain

Shane Watson Undecided On Pakistan Coaching Role Despite PCB Accepting Fees Demands: Report

Watch: Babar Azam Gets Scared Of Spider Cam During PSL Match. His Reaction Is Viral

Mohammad Hafeez Blasts Babar Azam For Pakistan's Poor Fitness Level, Reveals Shocking Details