Misbah-ul-Haq steps down from PCB Cricket Committee, applies for role of Head Coach

[Abdullah719]

Lahore, 26 August 2019:

The Pakistan Cricket Board today announced Misbah-ul-Haq has stepped down from the PCB Cricket Committee after expressing interest in applying for the role of the national cricket team’s head coach.

Misbah met PCB Director – International Cricket, Zakir Khan, on Monday afternoon and informed him of his decision, following which he formally applied for the head coach’s role.

Misbah-ul-Haq said: “It has been interesting to see my name being mentioned as a future head coach of the Pakistan cricket team, but the fact is I only made the decision today.

“I am applying for the head coach’s role fully aware that the competition will be tough as I envisage there will be a few more very competent and highly qualified people applying for one of the most challenging jobs in the game.

“In saying so, I have to admit it is everyone’s dream to coach Pakistan cricket team, which has tremendous potential to be a force to be reckoned with across all formats.”

The PCB advertised for the head coach’s role on 9 August, with the last date for applications being 26 August. The PCB hopes to complete the process by early September so that the new team management can assume charge in time to prepare the Pakistan cricket team for the forthcoming international season, which commences on 27 September with the ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka in in Karachi.

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[ask_analyse_act]

Thats it. He is the head coach.
Welcome to the world of 220 ODI scores
Im sure he will be sacked in 2 years time, where he will end up saying i cannot go and bat or bowl for them, they have to do that.

 

[Savak]

Misbah is an inspiration to all old cricketers and late bloomers. If he is appointed to such an important position especially after being party to the decision to sack the previous coach a blatant conflict of interest, I will disown this team and in fact will launch a campaign for this decision to be challenged in court

 

[Arham_PakFan]

As expected.

I have no doubt he will get the position.

 

[unemployedgm]

Not the best man for the job. But I expect him to be better than Mickey.

 

[Savak]

The fact he resigned from the committee tells me he has been assured of getting the role

 

[Mueez]

Misbah applies.

Likely to become the new head coach.

Decent choice for head coach.

Let’s see what he does.

 

[wasimjunior]

Misbah is an inspiration to all old cricketers and late bloomers. If he is appointed to such an important position especially after being party to the decision to sack the previous coach a blatant conflict of interest, I will disown this team and in fact will launch a campaign for this decision to be challenged in court

This needs to be raised

 

[Khan12]

RIP Pakistan cricket. So he played a part in sacking Mickey and now will most likely get the job. A sad day for our cricket and specially young cricketers.

 

[shah_1]

Chief selector + head coach

 

[Mamoon]

It appears that Misbah’s statement last week (that he hasn’t applied for coaching) and PCB inviting applicants for the coaching position was all drama.

Firstly, I am not sure if he even fits the fake job description advertised by the PCB, and secondly, I highly doubt that PCB went through a rigorous process and interviewed multiple candidates before opting for Misbah.

It seems that he has been handed the job on a platter and and everything was a mere formality.

The appointment was probably delayed so that the PCB could make this fake process look half-credible.

The so-called new found professionalism under Mani and Wasim Khan is just hot air.

 

[Sir-fraz]

pcb have no other candidates, so misbah will end up getting both roles. i can see waqar getting the bowling coach role.

this could be decent or end up a disaster time will tell.

 

[wasimjunior]

It appears that Misbah’s statement last week (that he hasn’t applied for coaching) and PCB inviting applicants for the coaching position was all drama.

Firstly, I am not sure if he even fits the fake job description advertised by the PCB, and secondly, I highly doubt that PCB went through a rigorous process and interviewed multiple candidates before opting for Misbah.

It seems that he has been handed the job on a platter and and everything was a mere formality.

The appointment was probably delayed so that the PCB could make this fake process look half-credible.

The so-called new found professionalism under Mani and Wasim Khan is just hot air.

As much as I can’t stand your posts this is bang on the money. FYI Misbah was of the opinion pre World Cup that shaheen shouldn’t be in the squad

Disgrace. Our darkest day

 

[Hawkeye]

Good.

Will be much better than the clueless Mickey Arthur.

I trust Wasim Khan to make the right call, and select Misbah as not only the head coach but also the chief selector.

Both positions should go to the same person, always. Accountability is easier that way.

 

[MenInG]

Poll added.

 

[Mamoon]

PCB needs to come clean here and answer the following questions publicly:

(a) Why was Misbah part of the committee that decided Mickey’s future, knowing that he could also be a potential candidate in the future?

(b) To what extent did Misbah fit the job description?

(c) Who were the other candidates who applied for the coaching role?

(d) What did Misbah do in the interview that convinced PCB even though he has practically zero coaching experience?

However, I trust none of these pertinent questions will be answered. Instead, we will hear PCB blabber about his record as Test captain.

 

[hussain.r97]

What credentials does Misbah have for this role? He should first coach domestic sides, PSL, and have a stint as an assistant coach before being considered for the head coach role.

 

[Last Monetarist]

The nature of his (potential) appointment will leave Misbah on a hiding to nothing. Each time the team loses, there will be an ugly cacophany of criticism and invective hurled at him and the PCB. The fact he doesn't even meet the eligibility criteria for this role is shoddy governance to the extreme, even for the PCB. Can't help but find it amusing that this process is highly indicative of the way Imran Khan has approached most issues over the last year.

That said, I think he'll do better than Mickey Arthur in terms of improving our test record, which is all that matters to me at the end of the day.

 

[Icon]

PCB needs to come clean here and answer the following questions publicly:

(a) Why was Misbah part of the committee that decided Mickey’s future, knowing that he could also be a potential candidate in the future?

(b) To what extent did Misbah fit the job description?

(c) Who were the other candidates who applied for the coaching role?

(d) What did Misbah do in the interview that convinced PCB even though he has practically zero coaching experience?

However, I trust none of these pertinent questions will be answered. Instead, we will hear PCB blabber about his record as Test captain.

You can't accuse Misbah of removing Mickey just coz he wanted the coaching job.
The PCB asked Misbah to be the coach, misbah didn't even apply initially.

 

[another drop catch]

He is the most respected cricketer who doesn't have any ego problems
So if selected he will be a pretty good choice

 

[Mamoon]

You can't accuse Misbah of removing Mickey just coz he wanted the coaching job.
The PCB asked Misbah to be the coach, misbah didn't even apply initially.

That is the only logical conclusion. Since Misbah was interested in becoming the coach himself, there is no possible way he would have been objective in his assessment of Mickey.

PCB have goofed up for the umpteenth time. I was actually not in favor of Mickey getting an extension, but allowing his future to be influenced by a future candidate was ridiculous.

What was the point of forming a committee anyway? Do Ehsan Mani and Wasim Khan not trust their own judgement?

 

[Mamoon]

PCB rates Misbah’s credentials as a coach but he has no experience. Hence, the sensible decision would have been to convince Karachi Kings to appoint him as their coach.

With Mickey not getting an extension, his flop reign in PSL is over as well. Testing Misbah’s credentials in the PSL would have been a good move.

 

[HitWicket]

Sacking someone from their job then stepping down from the job that gave you the ability to sack them so you can apply for the now vacant position...?

 

[unemployedgm]

The PSL has exposed the cricket management abilities of many of our prominent cricketers. I think the new role created by the PCB will put Misbah in the cauldron. If the team doesn't do well wins/losses or doesn't make significant improvement Misbah will be exposed. If he does do well than we are on the path to better things and surely he will deserve the credit.

Misbah has three things on his side, integrity, passion, and hard work. These are undeniable traits that he posseses. My biggest concern is tactically. Misbah natural instinct is to play it safe. That is the catalyst for stodgy batsman like Asad Shafiq and Ashar Ali, as opposed to match winning stroke makers.

Finally, misbah job isn't to turn around the test team. Pakistan has been awful in one day cricket.. that needs to change..

 

[DRsohail]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] if he becomes coach then You will not see me on pp' may be till he goes out.

 

[DRsohail]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] boils mu blood to see some rediculous decisions by this govt. Nothing new just crying and making noises

 

[Barragan]

Gets some fired, to get himself that same position?!?!

Absolutely disgusting and shambolic!!

Corruption of the highest grade.

 

[Rinnegan Sasuke]

Height of unprofessionalism. Become a part of a committee to kick out Mickey, then turn around and apply for the same job? Conflict of interest has no meaning in Pakistan, didn't expect this from Misbah.

 

[HussainRx8]

What’s hot air is what comes out of Pakistan’s bureaucracy, Ghaffar.

 

[saeedhk]

What a disaster for Pakistan!
He was the worst ODI batsman ever to play cricket. He will bring Pakistan cricket back to the 1970s with his irrational defensiveness and timid approach to batting.

 

[Titan24]

What a disaster for Pakistan!
He was the worst ODI batsman ever to play cricket. He will bring Pakistan cricket back to the 1970s with his irrational defensiveness and timid approach to batting.

And how good was Mickey Arther as an international batsman?

 

[Hawkeye]

I'll quote brother [MENTION=142432]Titan24[/MENTION] 's excellent post in this thread as well. About why Misbah or a different excellent local coach is super important for the team to finally succeed.

Enough of mediocrity under Mickey Arthur!

Here it is:

Aus, Ind, NZ all 3 are doing well and have local coaches who understand their cricket culture. SA was doing well till Russel Domingo which was a local coach.

If anything I think going for local coach (Obviously need to find a good one) will be good for Pak cricket in the long run.

Reasons can be man but the fact is Pak won 92 WC, 2009 T20 WC and achieved number 1 test ranking under local coaches. Just like foreign coaches its important to choose the right candidate for the role.

Its high time Pak starts to develop its local coaches for future assignments.

 

[Titan24]

PCB rates Misbah’s credentials as a coach but he has no experience. Hence, the sensible decision would have been to convince Karachi Kings to appoint him as their coach.

With Mickey not getting an extension, his flop reign in PSL is over as well. Testing Misbah’s credentials in the PSL would have been a good move.

True that could have been done. I think PCB might have got some feedback during his role as player cum mentor for PZ in 2019 addition and his tenure as captain with IU.

 

[Titan24]

I'll quote brother [MENTION=142432]Titan24[/MENTION] 's excellent post in this thread as well. About why Misbah or a different excellent local coach is super important for the team to finally succeed.

Enough of mediocrity under Mickey Arthur!

Here it is:

Thanks [MENTION=134608]Hawkeye[/MENTION]. Really appreciate it.

 

[daytrader]

Would be an excellent decision if he gets the head coach and chief selector positions. The man's seen us through our darkest period in cricketing history, without controversy, he fully deserves it.

As far as this being a conflict of interest, who knows maybe Misbah voted in favor of keeping Mickey. It was a committee, not a single person's decision.

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

its done

I dont agree with it, but i wish he proves me wrong

 

[Shafi]

Looks like Wasim Khan is like a big crook in disguise. Why we needed this head coach advertising drama?

 

[sshakir411]

Oh goodness. Waqar and Misbah duo...this has chances of becoming legendary.

 

[Shafi]

Now Azhar Ali will be ODI captain, Shafiq vice captain, Kamran as wicket keeper and Rahat as the front line bowler.
Another whitewash by BD on the card.

 

[Shafi]

PCB needs to come clean here and answer the following questions publicly:

(a) Why was Misbah part of the committee that decided Mickey’s future, knowing that he could also be a potential candidate in the future?

(b) To what extent did Misbah fit the job description?

(c) Who were the other candidates who applied for the coaching role?

(d) What did Misbah do in the interview that convinced PCB even though he has practically zero coaching experience?

However, I trust none of these pertinent questions will be answered. Instead, we will hear PCB blabber about his record as Test captain.

Bro you are right. Wasim Khan is nothing special and PCB is wasting 40 lac/month to elect failure like Misbah, Waqar, MKH as high position.

 

[ads101]

Must be a lack of other candidates. There's no real famed local coaches to compete with. And I haven't heard many foreign coaches apply apart from Dean Jones who does not have extensive coaching experience himself.

 

[jazbati]

that's fine but then why deny it before?

 

[shahidbhai]

Rashid Latif would've been a good choice. but he isnt mainstream enough.
At this point I would rather even have Shoaib Akhtar than Tuk Tuk - ul-haq

 

[Shafi]

that's fine but then why deny it before?

PCB has already decided a head coach more than a month ago. Now after 26th August they will wait couple of days to show people that they are following up those applications.
Shame on these crooks to bluff and betray fans over and over again

 

[aloo paratha]

that's fine but then why deny it before?

He said he hasn't applied yet

 

[dhump]

Let me get it straight Misbah was the part of the decision-making process that agreed-upon no extending Arthurs contract, and now he is in line to get the same job. What kind of corrupt crooks are these people, and why is this allowed?

I am not even starting with the point how bad he will be as the head coach as his era as ODI captain didn't further damage Pakistan cricket.

Further downhill from here onwards.

 

[CricketDon]

it appears that misbah’s statement last week (that he hasn’t applied for coaching) and pcb inviting applicants for the coaching position was all drama.

Firstly, i am not sure if he even fits the fake job description advertised by the pcb, and secondly, i highly doubt that pcb went through a rigorous process and interviewed multiple candidates before opting for misbah.

It seems that he has been handed the job on a platter and and everything was a mere formality.

The appointment was probably delayed so that the pcb could make this fake process look half-credible.

The so-called new found professionalism under mani and wasim khan is just hot air.

potw

 

[Theo_14]

I definitely don’t want a coach who doesn’t have the experience or competency. Especially when the board has openly advertised a job description.

However, I don’t understand people who say Pakistan will score 220/260 and play defensively. Just because Misbah was a defensive player, doesn’t he will limit players to play defensively.

I’m sure if Misbah had the ability, he would be as attacking as Gayle.

Football has had many defenders becoming coaches yet they have implemented attacking styles/formations.

 

[Shazzam]

I'll quote brother [MENTION=142432]Titan24[/MENTION] 's excellent post in this thread as well. About why Misbah or a different excellent local coach is super important for the team to finally succeed.

Enough of mediocrity under Mickey Arthur!

Here it is:

India won there 2011 World Cup with a foreign coach. NZ has yet to win any they. Australia has won WC over 5 times.

Pakistan winning both twenty20 and 50 overs World cups with a local coach is true. However Pakistan won a Champions trophy with a foreign coach. Even if thats not World Cup level achievement it still the second most rated 50 overs ICC trophy. So no you do not need a local coach to win tournaments. Especially someone whose not qualified for the position.

 

[jazbati]

He said he hasn't applied yet

I'm a big Misbah fan but then again why say that as well if you were gonna apply couple of days after anyways?

 

[aloo paratha]

I'm a big Misbah fan but then again why say that as well if you were gonna apply couple of days after anyways?

Because he hadn't made his decision yet...

 

[Abdullah719]

I'm a big Misbah fan but then again why say that as well if you were gonna apply couple of days after anyways?

He said he had applied yet, and also said he'll quit the committee if he applies, hinting that it may happen and that's precisely what he did.

 

[Shafi]

Why can't either PCB or Misbah being honest? Why they put fake advertising when there are many reports about a month ago that PCB appointed Misbah as head coach.

 

[Icon]

Why can't either PCB or Misbah being honest? Why they put fake advertising when there are many reports about a month ago that PCB appointed Misbah as head coach.

Misbah hadn't even applied for the job a month ago so the reports were just rumours.

 

[Shafi]

Misbah hadn't even applied for the job a month ago so the reports were just rumours.

And how co-incidentally Misbah applied for head coach on the last day after denying for applying for head coach?
If there was true rumor there would have few candidates speculation not only player.

 

[Major]

Boom shakalaka

Great days ahead.

Finally could watch good cricket. Team selections based on conditions

 

[Shazzam]

However, I don’t understand people who say Pakistan will score 220/260 and play defensively. Just because Misbah was a defensive player, doesn’t he will limit players to play defensively.

You don’t understand it cause you choose to ignore his time as captain. In his playing days we would score 240 or 250 on average in ODI. One has to wonder why? Is it cause we had defensive players? Is it cause we had horrible batsmen? Is it cause we had a captain who lead from the front and showed players that the best way to average 50 is to play his way? The world will never know.

 

[Shafi]

Boom shakalaka

Great days ahead.

Finally could watch good cricket. Team selections based on conditions

Fun time for TTF lovers

Our ODI team will Hafeez, Shehzad, Azhar, Shafiq, Malik, Kamran, Sami, Gul, Rahat, Zulfi, Ajmal.
Reserve Rifatullah, Shakil Ansari and Aizaz cheema.

 

[Major]

It appears that Misbah’s statement last week (that he hasn’t applied for coaching) and PCB inviting applicants for the coaching position was all drama.

Firstly, I am not sure if he even fits the fake job description advertised by the PCB, and secondly, I highly doubt that PCB went through a rigorous process and interviewed multiple candidates before opting for Misbah.

It seems that he has been handed the job on a platter and and everything was a mere formality.

The appointment was probably delayed so that the PCB could make this fake process look half-credible.

The so-called new found professionalism under Mani and Wasim Khan is just hot air.

1.Misbah said last week that he was not sure whether to apply or not, and if he does he will resign from cricket committee. Now that he has resigned, he has applied. SO i dont understand what drama are you talking about.

2.THe cricket committee comment. When Mickey and Sarfraz were being question by the committee no one had told Misbah that he will become coach, no one told him that he will be confirm coach if they kick arthur out.

It was weeks after that MIsbhas name was put up

 

[Shafi]

1.Misbah said last week that he was not sure whether to apply or not, and if he does he will resign from cricket committee. Now that he has resigned, he has applied. SO i dont understand what drama are you talking about.

2.THe cricket committee comment. When Mickey and Sarfraz were being question by the committee no one had told Misbah that he will become coach, no one told him that he will be confirm coach if they kick arthur out.

It was weeks after that MIsbhas name was put up

There are many reports even month ago suggested that Misbah will be Pakistan's new head coach.
Its just for show that Misbah was not interested but why suddenly he is interested. What prompted him to apply for the position? He did because PCB already assure him the job.


The fake job advertising also asked for 3 years coaching experience and Misbah has none but still he will get the job 100% sure

 

[Major]

PCB needs to come clean here and answer the following questions publicly:

(a) Why was Misbah part of the committee that decided Mickey’s future, knowing that he could also be a potential candidate in the future?

(b) To what extent did Misbah fit the job description?

(c) Who were the other candidates who applied for the coaching role?

(d) What did Misbah do in the interview that convinced PCB even though he has practically zero coaching experience?

However, I trust none of these pertinent questions will be answered. Instead, we will hear PCB blabber about his record as Test captain.

also i would like to add india also posted a job advertisement and in the end gave it to shastri who was there coach before.

now you gonna say that was dramaybaazi to?

I believe it was a process of seeing what they could get, good canidates didn't apply so get Misbah who knows how to lead this team in test cricket

 

[Oneking]

Why play politics, why not just come out for day one and apply for the job.
They are all dramabaz nothing more what kind moral are they setting for younger crickets

 

[Justcrazy]

Its a pathetic decision. Misbah is a regressive move.

 

[Shafi]

@ Major, how can Misbah apply for the position if he doesn't qualify certain requirement or he is exempted for those fields.

Like he doesn't have any job experience not even a months compare to 3 years. PCb makes fool of themselves by not following their own requirements.

 

[Babar_Azam_fan]

So, earlier it was Misbah under Waqar, but now Waqar under Misbah.

How times change.

 

[Shafi]

Why play politics, why not just come out for day one and apply for the job.
They are all dramabaz nothing more what kind moral are they setting for younger crickets

Exactly!!!! By doing this Misbah will loose more respect and set bad example. I think Wk will promote desi buddies and not bother with quality. Hopefully another 3 years time WK, Mani and current PCB management and coaching staffs will be sacked by new government and hope some sensible and honest person will be in the system

 

[Major]

PCB rates Misbah’s credentials as a coach but he has no experience. Hence, the sensible decision would have been to convince Karachi Kings to appoint him as their coach.

With Mickey not getting an extension, his flop reign in PSL is over as well. Testing Misbah’s credentials in the PSL would have been a good move.

PCB cannot force a PSL to whom to make a coach

 

[ARK Rafay]

Him stepping down to apply for coach? No sane person would do that if he has no insight info. Which means Misbah will likely be made the Head Coach and that would be the peak of Mani and Wasim Khan's Professionalism.

 

[Rellu_Katta]

i would really love to see misbah perform some good stuff and then see how people change their statements ... to be honest, the guy might be mediocre in talent, skills and ability but he has nerves of steel, excellent game reading, calm n composure and to top it up, has a lucky star on his back... am waiting for people to eat their words as they did in CT17 ...

 

[MenInG]

Bit of a problem about Misbah appointment.

This is PCB's requirement for Coach



Guess "similar" role part can mean captain? Not sure.

 

[shah_1]

Misbah postives

* Under his captaincy our bowling always performed exceptionally well, one of the best in the world actually.

* We didn't hear any news of squad politics, team members got along with each other

Negatives


* THE BATTING IN ODIS, strike rates were too low, high dot percentage, and low boundaries percentage. The top order batsmen picked by him were one of the worst ever in history. This aspect of his game has to improve massively, he can't repeat the same mistake otherwise he won't be spared anyone.


I wish Misbah all the best and for Pakistan's sake he will succeed.

 

[Pete Rose]

I have lot of respect for the professionalism with which he approached his job, at the same time I have questions about how he will sustain pakistan's odi upward momentum (yes I do believe that) and the plans to win tests abroad.

I look at how NZ did in Sri Lanka especially in the second match, and its a kind of ruthless that I dont feel misbah has shown. for me his worst game as captain was against Australia in Melbourne where his team meandered along timidly in the second innings thinking that there's not enough time left and the game is headed for a draw.
His approach to test matches was always: first reduce the probability of a loss and then go for a win if the option is available.

We are now playing for the test championship, which means we have to learn to win home and abroad.

Lastly, he has to figure out what to do about shafiq and azhar quickly. They havent gone to do anything of note since his and yk's retirement.

 

[Pete Rose]

PCB cannot force a PSL to whom to make a coach

I blv it did that with KK for Mickey Arthur

 

[muqarrab]

You know its not going to be as bad as most people here are making it out to be. Can you name any other thinking pakistan captain other than Misbah, perhaps Mushatq muhammad but he had more talented players at his disposal?

Misbah will surprise us. This will only bring good things.

 

[PakHammer]

The thing is with Misbah, I think he likes to be underestimated and to prove people wrong. He will get our terrible recent test record sorted & they wont be no home test series defeats v Sri Lanka. But my big question is who will he pick as test captain to go with his line of thinking?

 

[Pete Rose]

Misbah will surprise us. This will only bring good things.

we shall see. the conventional wisdom was that misbah had a lesser bunch of players hence we floundered in odi's. Its not like we did any better in tests either him.
To me what what matters is if he is going to bring his "safety first" approach to cricket or something that is more ambitious. We cant draw our way to the test championship.

 

[cricketerB94]

Pakistan cricket at its best. One step forward, two steps backwards.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Huge conflict of interest.

He's going to ruin all the work Mickey's done to bring us back up from the 9th spot.

 

[Shafi]

Bit of a problem about Misbah appointment.

This is PCB's requirement for Coach

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Guess "similar" role part can mean captain? Not sure.

PCB is not a professional and honest cricket board so anything goes.
I hardly doubt he knows any coaching software as well.

 

[Mamoon]

PCB cannot force a PSL to whom to make a coach

I know, which is why I said that PCB should convince (not force) Kings to hire him.

I respect Misbah but this is wrong on multiple levels. He doesn’t fit the job description established by the PCB and the due process has clearly not been followed.