[EXCLUSIVE] "We were starting to make an impact when PCB sacked us": Tim Nielsen

[Cricket Warrior]

In our latest exclusive interview, Tim Nielsen, former Australia head coach, former Pakistan Red-Ball high performance coach, and South Australia wicketkeeper-batsman, talks with Saj about his turbulent stint with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the cultural challenges of coaching in Pakistan, and the critical changes needed for the team’s success. With over 100 first-class matches and global coaching experience, Nielsen provides a candid look at PCB’s decision-making, player pressures, and the road ahead.

Key topics include:

On removal as High-Performance Coach: Discusses the unexpected end to his role and the frustrations surrounding it.

Experience with the Pakistan Cricket Board: Insights into his time working with the PCB, highlighting both challenges and opportunities.

Mindset of Pakistani players: Exploration of the mental approach and mindset of players in Pakistan cricket.

Difference between Australian and Pakistani cricket systems: Contrasting the structured Australian system with Pakistan's more reactive approach.

Babar Azam’s dip in batting form: Talks about the pressures on Babar Azam and his struggles with consistency.

Impact of outside noise in Pakistan cricket: How external criticism and fan pressure affect the team’s performance.

On Jason Gillespie’s resignation: Reflections on Gillespie’s resignation and the lack of communication surrounding it.

Pakistan team environment: Nielsen shares his thoughts on the internal dynamics and atmosphere within the team.

Will overseas coaches work in Pakistan cricket?: Discusses the challenges foreign coaches face when working with the PCB and players.

Watch full interview here:

 

[Salman4.]

Yeah sure

 

[Markhor]

Nielsen speaks well. Ultimately I think neither he or Gillespie were prepared for the intense scrutiny that came with the job and the political machinations behind the scenes which eventually pushed them out.

Their biggest mistake was buying the cliche Pakistan is the land of quality pacers, and thinking they'd destroy Bangladesh with an all-seam attack. Once that backfired, it gave Aqib Javed and his allies cause to undermine them and for trigger happy Mohsin Naqvi, who like most PCB heads is desperate to bask in any reflected glory from cricket, to make another change.

They only had a 2 year contract. Let them serve it and then re-evaluate. Not like Aqib's set the world alight.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

They All Giggled, Kept Saying Theek Hai, Theek Hai and Ji Ji': Former Pakistan Assistant Coach Reflects on Team Interactions​

A former Pakistan assistant coach has candidly reflected on his time with the Pakistan Cricket Team and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). He highlights the challenges of coaching in a diverse environment and discusses the impact of frequent changes in the coaching setup.

Former Pakistan Assistant Coach Tim Nielsen shared insights about his turbulent stint with the Pakistan Cricket Team and the national cricket Board (PCB), and also delved into the cultural challenges of coaching in Pakistan. With over 100 first-class matches and global coaching experience, Nielsen provided a candid look at PCB’s decision-making, player pressures, and the road ahead.

“If you look at it, there have been periods where overseas coaches have been brought in and then moved on, but the same ones have come back,” Nielsen said in a conversation with Pak Passion.

Source: Times Now