"PCB are losing good people because of their stupidity and lack of professionalism" : Steve Rixon

[MenInG]

"PCB are losing good people because of their stupidity and lack of professionalism" : Steve Rixon

Rixon's contract expired at the end of June but he chose not to sign a new deal due to personal reasons as he wanted to spend more time with his family, according to a report on the Cricinfo website citing an anonymous senior official in the PCB. That, however, was not the case with Rixon.

"They didn't pay subsidiary staff on time. Everyone was meant to go to the World Cup, which would be the sensible thing to do but not unless they improved their act," Rixon told Fairfax Media. "[I told them], 'you guys will make me angrier and angrier, and I don't need it.' I said 'thanks, but no thanks'."

Former South Australia coach Darren Berry was also offered the role but declined to spend more time with his family.

Rixon said he had a strong working relationship with Arthur, for whom he was also an assistant when the South African was at the helm with the Australian team. His gripe is not with his former coaching colleagues or the players but with the administration staff at the PCB.

"Let's make sure one thing is clear, the players and the coaches so forth no problems at all, thoroughly enjoyed my time," Rixon said. "Seriously, the PCB not being a professional unit and doing things they should. If they want outsiders to the country doing the job make sure you look after them.

"Hence they lost myself – they're losing good people because of their stupidity and lack of professionalism. It's no skin off my nose. Shame because I enjoy the players and saw some fantastic things there."

Arthur has placed an emphasis on improving Pakistan's fielding, an area the team has not been traditionally strong in. He described Rixon as a "tough taskmaster".

"What Steve did incredibly well was, he didn't miss anything," Arthur said in an interview with ESPNcricinfo in August. "He watched the game closely, and if something happened in the game he didn't like, that player would be out the next day at the next training session, working on that, whether it be a throwing technique, diving technique or catching technique, and doing some individual work with him.

"Steve could tell the number of ones or twos saved. He always had a rubbish bin – a misfield or an overthrow would go in there, and at the end of that game, in our debrief, we would look at our rubbish bin and see how full it was."

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricke...rixon-tips-bucket-on-pcb-20180926-p50624.html

 

[mak36]

But...but... Sethi was the best thing since sliced bread. [MENTION=138254]Syed1[/MENTION] [MENTION=133760]Abdullah719[/MENTION]

 

[angrypathan]

Did wonders with our fielding, big loss and only the PCB to blame. Disgraceful.

 

[Plumb]

I can't wait for the PCB files to be open for the last 5+ years. All the PSL files should be open and looked into too. Massive blunder must have done, making pak look bad. Shame on PCB

 

[161]

I'll be surprised when someone accuses PCB of professional behavior

 

[Asif321]

No wonder Imran changed Sethi

 

[Rana]

So his biggest concern was getting paid on time. Thats all that I have made from this. Sad by PCB really

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I don't know if there is such a thing as professional body in Pakistan, not one run by Pakistanis anyway. Maybe Imran as PM should appoint an industry head to look at advising on how to put some professional structures in place.

 

[Snowflake]

While I am no fan of Sethi, Rixon does come across as a little childish here. I really don't think that a delayed payment should compel one to leave their job just like that. As per the reports, Arthur and Sarfraz were also miffed with Rixon when he refused to come out for a training session until he was paid.

I am all for professionalism and standing up for your rights, but seems like Rixon is the kind of character who would throw tantrums at the first opportunity he gets.

Haven't heard a word against PCB from any of the other supporting staff members.

 

[Savak]

While I am no fan of Sethi, Rixon does come across as a little childish here. I really don't think that a delayed payment should compel one to leave their job just like that. As per the reports, Arthur and Sarfraz were also miffed with Rixon when he refused to come out for a training session until he was paid.

I am all for professionalism and standing up for your rights, but seems like Rixon is the kind of character who would throw tantrums at the first opportunity he gets.

Haven't heard a word against PCB from any of the other supporting staff members.

I read at the time he was upset over his salary not being paid on time. On top of that he was also upset with the slow inconsistent internet connection at the time.

I am sure Mickey Arthur, Grant Flower and the other foreign staff are facing the same issues as well so why are they continuing with their jobs without tantrums but Rixon chose to hand in his papers?

 

[BA56]

Ridiculous that a man asking to be paid on time is considered tantrums.

 

[Madplayer]

Ridiculous that a man asking to be paid on time is considered tantrums.

+1 it is PCB's fault. Everybody cannot be expected to be patient with payments.

 

[Snowflake]

Ridiculous that a man asking to be paid on time is considered tantrums.

I was referring to his complaints about slow internet connection and not coming out for training as tantrums. There are better ways to deal with problems.

Also, as [MENTION=2501]Savak[/MENTION] mentioned, why haven't we heard anything for other staff members?

 

[Sherlock]

Ah, the Sethi bubble busting right before our eyes and ears.

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

An employer should always pay on time

Pathetic behavior by PCB. These administrator should be ashamed of themselves.

 

[InziRules]

Lol @ calling it tantrums. I'm not sticking around if I don't get paid on time in my job, I don't expect Rixon too either

 

[Zaz]

It’s a basic requirement that contractual promises are fulfilled on time

Nobody should be constantly chasing an employer repeatedly After a while anybody would say enough is enough

 

[slipcatch]

Pakistani issue has always been PCB board not the player or coaches.

 

[BA56]

I was referring to his complaints about slow internet connection and not coming out for training as tantrums. There are better ways to deal with problems.

Also, as [MENTION=2501]Savak[/MENTION] mentioned, why haven't we heard anything for other staff members?

Just because someone else is willing to be patient, doesn’t make another man wanting to be paid on time as a tantrum.

The thing is that Steve Rixon was your first choice fielding coach , followed by another guy who also decided he didn’t wanna do it after PCB delayed finalizing his contract. So the guy in charge now is the third choice fielding coach and then people wanna complain about standards of fielding. This is the national team not some small club team. When the standards for incompetence are set at the board level and you see the quality of coaching being compromised for the national senior team. You can only imagine what kind of standards are set for the junior teams. Must be pathetic the level they must be getting. And then people will complain about lack of development of young players.

Then you turn around and look at India who have international coaches at domestic level. They probably have 3 rixon types just sitting in their NCA and 3 of a similar level for batting and 3 for bowling. It’s not surprising that you find extremely polished young cricketers coming through for them, while we mostly find deer in headlights level.

When you have incompetence at the highest level of an organization, it trickles all the way to the absolute lowest and developmental levels of the organization.

 

[MenInG]

PCB rejects baseless allegations by Mr. Steve Rixon

Lahore September 27:

The PCB is disappointed by the baseless allegations made by Former Fielding Coach Steve Rixon in a recent interview.

The PCB spokesman wishes to clarify that the Board has enjoyed cordial relations with all current and former foreign staff attached with national teams.

"Mr. Steve Rixon was a good coach who worked hard with the players and certainly helped improve team's fielding in the last two years. It comes as a surprise to us that Mr.Rixon made unfounded allegations against PCB.

The PCB strongly refutes the allegations made by Mr. Rixon in his interview, the foreign coaching staff has full backing and support of the board."

 

[topspin]

PCB rejects baseless allegations by Mr. Steve Rixon

Lahore September 27:

The PCB is disappointed by the baseless allegations made by Former Fielding Coach Steve Rixon in a recent interview.

The PCB spokesman wishes to clarify that the Board has enjoyed cordial relations with all current and former foreign staff attached with national teams.

"Mr. Steve Rixon was a good coach who worked hard with the players and certainly helped improve team's fielding in the last two years. It comes as a surprise to us that Mr.Rixon made unfounded allegations against PCB.

The PCB strongly refutes the allegations made by Mr. Rixon in his interview, the foreign coaching staff has full backing and support of the board."

But they didn't explicitly mention that Rixon was always paid on time.

 

[topspin]

Can't believe how some posters on here think Rixon is in the wrong for not turning up to a training session because he was aggrieved for not being paid on time. Sums up the lack of regard for human rights by some I must say. I wonder how you would feel if you were constantly being paid late by your boss.

I would also be interested to hear among the crowd of Sethi's fans coming up with statements such as "there is no cure for Sethiphobia". What have you got to say about this now?

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Lovely.

People think that not being paid on time is a minor issue along with slow internet.

Try being away from your family and only talking to them through internet and then not being paid your due till you repeatedly ask for it.

I quit that kind of job in 7 months and I am sure any professional like Rixon would have done the same.

 

[Titan24]

Pretty unprofessional from PCB and immature from Rixon. These things were meant to be sorted out behind the closed doors earlier.

 

[Saj]

Poor from the PCB.

There is no reason at all for Rixon to make this up.

I bet PCB officials got paid on time!

 

[SportsWarrior]

I read at the time he was upset over his salary not being paid on time. On top of that he was also upset with the slow inconsistent internet connection at the time.

I am sure Mickey Arthur, Grant Flower and the other foreign staff are facing the same issues as well so why are they continuing with their jobs without tantrums but Rixon chose to hand in his papers?

Micky was fired from his last two jobs.. i don't see many major cricketing nations willing to take him. he will take whatever PCB gives.. Grant flower is another very mediocre player and a coach. they are happy they have a job..

 

[Major]

being unprofessional is part of our Pakistani culture sadly.

This kind of behavior is promoted in our universities aswell. Infact, when someone tries to act professional, that is frowned upon here

Hence, you could see why many pakistani posters think that not being paid on time is a minor issue.

 

[SportsWarrior]

But they didn't explicitly mention that Rixon was always paid on time.

that is because, most probably he wasn't. I don't think Rixon would risk a law suit and make baseless allegations. It is few minutes job to verify his claim.. PCB can do so and make it public to shame Rixon. Fact that they didn't even refute his allegations shows that the allegations are probably true

 

[Major]

Micky was fired from his last two jobs.. i don't see many major cricketing nations willing to take him. he will take whatever PCB gives.. Grant flower is another very mediocre player and a coach. they are happy they have a job..

lool nope

Having coached an international team on your resume is pretty big deal.

If you think getting fired would make you undesirable as a coach then no coach in the world would want to work with PCB, as PCB has a history of firing its staff before their contracts end because of the way fans react after every series.

 

[kingusama92]

While I am no fan of Sethi, Rixon does come across as a little childish here. I really don't think that a delayed payment should compel one to leave their job just like that. As per the reports, Arthur and Sarfraz were also miffed with Rixon when he refused to come out for a training session until he was paid.

I am all for professionalism and standing up for your rights, but seems like Rixon is the kind of character who would throw tantrums at the first opportunity he gets.

Haven't heard a word against PCB from any of the other supporting staff members.

I disagree.

Just because one person shows patience doesn't mean everyone has to. It's a job and they're supposed to get paid on time as written in the contract.

Rixon is right, this is incredibly unprofessional from the PCB.

 

[iniqbal223]

poor from Pcb, if that was true.

shows the priorities of PCB.Irrelevant staffs , ex cricketers holding different posts may be paid/overpaid on time. But the people who really matter are not taken care of.

 

[Hasan123]

Pathetic from PCB. They specialise in unprofessional behaviour unfortunately.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

What was he expecting from the PCB in the first place?

 

[sully3]

Poor from the PCB.

There is no reason at all for Rixon to make this up.

I bet PCB officials got paid on time!

https://twitter.com/physioshane/status/953943035397554176

Loosing a world class physio like Shane Hayes was PCB's first big mistake and the Steve Rixon who probaby is Pakistan crickets best ever fielding coach who changed the fielding culture.

No suprise we are seeing the return of **** poor fielding standards since Rixon left.

 

[Shafi]

But he resigned when mr. Mani is the chairman? So what is the difference between him and Sethi?

 

[kingusama92]

But he resigned when mr. Mani is the chairman? So what is the difference between him and Sethi?

Rixon made his decision on May 5th (contract expired in June).

Mani joined September 3rd.

 

[Shafi]

Rixon made his decision on May 5th (contract expired in June).

Mani joined September 3rd.

Ok!!!! Got it
PCB should try to get him back for NCA or junior teams

 

[wrongun]

Just because someone else is willing to be patient, doesn’t make another man wanting to be paid on time as a tantrum.

The thing is that Steve Rixon was your first choice fielding coach , followed by another guy who also decided he didn’t wanna do it after PCB delayed finalizing his contract. So the guy in charge now is the third choice fielding coach and then people wanna complain about standards of fielding. This is the national team not some small club team. When the standards for incompetence are set at the board level and you see the quality of coaching being compromised for the national senior team. You can only imagine what kind of standards are set for the junior teams. Must be pathetic the level they must be getting. And then people will complain about lack of development of young players.

Then you turn around and look at India who have international coaches at domestic level. They probably have 3 rixon types just sitting in their NCA and 3 of a similar level for batting and 3 for bowling. It’s not surprising that you find extremely polished young cricketers coming through for them, while we mostly find deer in headlights level.

When you have incompetence at the highest level of an organization, it trickles all the way to the absolute lowest and developmental levels of the organization.

potw.

Usually the many ways board incompetence affects team performance are hard to track, clarify, quantify or easily explain. Here we have a clear chain of events- the biggest sporting body in the country unable to even organise its finances or get staff contracts approved. Leading to missing out on quality hires and a well documented accompanying drop in the performance from absolute top of the world in fielding down to a 30% catch rate early in the Asia Cup...

Ehsan reducing staff levels is a good step. Clarifying/publicising roles so that there is accountability, transparency and clear responsibility should be next.

 

[Fahdi]

Saw this thread for the first time. Surprised to see people were actually defending the PCB here and accusing Rixon of being incompetent. Whatever happened to, "Pay the laborer before his sweat dries"(Hadith). Steve is well within his rights to complain about this sort of unprofessional attitude. And he wasn't the only one not being paid on time. How many of you here would quit your jobs if the employer continuously delays your pay by even a week or 2? Unless you're a highly qualified professional who could land a job soon or are well off you'd put up with it but when you have the attitude of just 'put up with it's your work starts lacking the motivation. Rixon by what Mickey has said was obviously a very motivated individual who would go to great lengths to do his job well. When that sort of effort gets you delayed pay and the PCB can't even arrange a good internet connection after many requests losing your cool is completely understandable. We go on and on about players no longer putting in the hard yards and lacking motivation well what about the staff behind these players? How many of them are just going along and in it for the pay which they 'eventually' get? Why would the staff have any sort of motivation to put in the extra effort on a player, identify issues and work with him to solve it?

 

[cricketindiafan]

Just because someone else is willing to be patient, doesn’t make another man wanting to be paid on time as a tantrum.

The thing is that Steve Rixon was your first choice fielding coach , followed by another guy who also decided he didn’t wanna do it after PCB delayed finalizing his contract. So the guy in charge now is the third choice fielding coach and then people wanna complain about standards of fielding. This is the national team not some small club team. When the standards for incompetence are set at the board level and you see the quality of coaching being compromised for the national senior team. You can only imagine what kind of standards are set for the junior teams. Must be pathetic the level they must be getting. And then people will complain about lack of development of young players.

Then you turn around and look at India who have international coaches at domestic level. They probably have 3 rixon types just sitting in their NCA and 3 of a similar level for batting and 3 for bowling. It’s not surprising that you find extremely polished young cricketers coming through for them, while we mostly find deer in headlights level.

When you have incompetence at the highest level of an organization, it trickles all the way to the absolute lowest and developmental levels of the organization.

We now have mostly Indian coaches in our set up. Only a few non-Indian physios remain.

Bigger problem is that the entire administration of NCA is so opaque that no one clearly knows how coaches get selected and fired. I am surprised not to see guys like Duncan Fletcher closely involved with NCA, would have been perfect for him to work with our youngsters.

 

[InziRules]

We now have mostly Indian coaches in our set up. Only a few non-Indian physios remain.

Bigger problem is that the entire administration of NCA is so opaque that no one clearly knows how coaches get selected and fired. I am surprised not to see guys like Duncan Fletcher closely involved with NCA, would have been perfect for him to work with our youngsters.

Rixon types is a qualification. A qualified Pakistani or Indian coach is just as good as an international coach. Sadly, we have few qualified coaches

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Pathetic from the PCB.

Easily understandable why Rixon got frustrated. You need to treat your employees right.

 

[Savak]

To better understand Rixon's POV, he probably has a mortgage and other bills to pay by a due date, if he is not being paid on time, it creates problems.

 

[Titan24]

https://twitter.com/physioshane/status/953943035397554176

Loosing a world class physio like Shane Hayes was PCB's first big mistake and the Steve Rixon who probaby is Pakistan crickets best ever fielding coach who changed the fielding culture.

No suprise we are seeing the return of **** poor fielding standards since Rixon left.

Yes that guy Hayes was pretty good, don't know why left.