PCB Cricket Committee expresses full faith in the current Pakistan Team Management

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Outcomes of PCB Cricket Committee meeting

• Committee to conduct another review of the men’s national cricket team after the conclusion of the home series against South Africa with no points for second place, says chair of the panel Saleem Yousuf

• Challenges of playing under Covid-19 protocols have not only been faced by the Pakistan men’s national team, but by all the sides presently involved in international cricket

• Committee believes team selections and choice of players in the playing line-ups should have been made better, urges for more scientific and data based work on the players with improved communication to prepare them for the bigger challenges

• Domestic season 2020-21 and women’s cricket also reviewed


Lahore, 12 January 2021:

The first meeting of the PCB Cricket Committee of the year took place in Lahore under the chairmanship of former Test wicketkeeper Saleem Yousuf. Umar Gul and Wasim Akram joined the session online, while Urooj Mumtaz attended the meeting at the Gaddafi Stadium. PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan and Director – International Cricket, Zakir Khan also participated as ex-officio members.

The following are the outcomes of the meeting:

Pakistan men’s national cricket team performance

The committee analysed and reviewed the performance of the Pakistan men’s national cricket team over the past 16 months during which the side played 10 Tests (won two and lost five), five ODIs (won four) and 17 T20Is (won seven and lost eight).

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis also attended the session upon special invitation and provided their feedback and input to the committee. Prior to their participation, newly-appointed chief selector Muhammad Wasim also briefed the committee on his selection policies.

While the PCB Cricket Committee expressed its dissatisfaction on the side’s performances, it acknowledged the fact that the team had competed in the unprecedented and challenging Covid-19 circumstances, which resulted in the absence of a few experienced players that, in turn, contributed towards the overall below-par performances.

The PCB Cricket Committee unanimously agreed that the backroom staff needed to provide absolute clarity on their collective strategy and approach so that they could be evaluated and assessed against those objectives at the next meeting.

The committee also recommended that the PCB should continue to support and back the team management, whilst suggesting that the next performance appraisal be conducted following the home series against South Africa.

PCB Cricket Committee Chairman Saleem Yousuf: “The PCB Cricket Committee carried out a holistic but constructive, fact-based and objective review of the Pakistan men’s cricket team in the past 16 months. There is no denying the fact that we all want to see our side ranked amongst the top three or four cricket playing nations and our recent performances do justice with neither those expectations nor the talent we boast.

“Nevertheless, we also need to take into consideration a number of other factors and the committee was of the view that cricket during the Covid-19 pandemic was one of the biggest contributing factors in the side’s dismal performances. The challenges of playing in Covid-19 protocols have not only been faced by the Pakistan men’s national team, but by all the sides presently involved in international cricket and these concerns have been regularly raised by the team coaches and elite cricketers.

“All professional and high-performing athletes require an environment where they can prepare their best for the international stage, which was not the case for the last two tours and most definitely not at the last tour where players had been confined to their rooms for two weeks due to the policies of that particular Covid-free country.

“As a consequence, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq and Shadab Khan were unavailable for Test selections after Fakhar Zaman had missed the flight on the day of the departure. These big loses affected the team combinations that, in turn, resulted in the side’s overall below-par performance against a side that remained unbeaten in the past two-and-a-half years.

“Notwithstanding these disadvantages, the PCB Cricket Committee strongly believes team selections and choice of players in the playing line-ups should have been made better. The committee also believes more scientific and data based work needed to be done on the players with improved communication to not only prepare them for the bigger challenges but by also identifying players who can back their performances with other capability trades in a high-competitive environment on a consistent basis.

“With the important home series against South Africa only two weeks away, the PCB Cricket Committee will conduct another review after the conclusion of the same. However, it has already been relayed to the team management that there will be no points for second place.”

International cricket

Zakir Khan, Director – International, updated the PCB Cricket Committee on the Pakistan men’s cricket team’s commitments in the 2021 calendar year, which will commence with the home series against South Africa.

Zakir Khan informed the committee that all arrangements have been put in place for the befitting delivery of the series under difficult and challenging bio-secure environment. The committee was informed fans will not be allowed inside the venue due to government restrictions.

Apart from the series against South Africa, other events in the 2021 calendar year include Pakistan tour to South Africa, Zimbabwe, England, West Indies and Afghanistan, and home series against New Zealand, England and the West Indies with the Asia Cup T20 and ICC T20 World Cup scheduled in the second and last quarters of the year.

Women’s cricket

The PCB Cricket Committee complimented the women’s wing for arranging and scheduling international series against South Africa and England, which indicates that women’s cricket was firmly on the PCB’s radar despite the difficult pandemic situation. The Committee also congratulated Bismah Maroof and her Challengers’ side for successfully defending the National Triangular T20 Women’s Cricket Championship trophy in December 2020.

The Committee recommended that irrespective of how the series in South Africa pans out, focus should not drift from women’s cricket and all possible support and assistance be provided to the side so as to enable them to perform strongly in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2021 and progress to next year’s event proper in New Zealand.

PCB domestic cricket 2020-21

PCB General Manager – Domestic Cricket, Junaid Zia, gave a presentation on the National High Performance Centre and PCB domestic season 2020-21. He briefed the panel that 255 domestic contracted players featured in 185 matches of eight events between 30 September 2020 and 5 January 2021, with the Pakistan Cup One-Day Tournament currently under progress in Karachi.

The PCB Cricket Committee was pleased with the involvement of over 50 recently retired international stars in various coaching roles in the High Performance department. The Committee expressed hope that these coaches will not only work in unearthing, identifying and developing talented cricketers but will also work extensively with the current players to help them rectify their technical flaws and regain their forms.

The PCB Cricket Committee acknowledged that through the efforts and hard work of the High Performance department, Pakistan was able to demonstrate to the world that cricket and Covid-19 can co-exist with appropriate safety measures. The PCB, during the ongoing season, has already conducted 3,750 tests on all participants, including players and match officials.

The Committee was pleased with the quality and competitive cricket that was played in the domestic competitions, noting the improved and impressive strike-rates in the National T20 Cup as well as individual performances and results in the four-day first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

The Committee recommended that the High Performance department needed to continue to focus on improving the standard of umpiring, pitches and other player facilities. The Committee also suggested similar brand cricket balls should be applied across all events and formats so that the gap between first and second XI sides and the players can be further reduced.

 

[saeed5646]

My assumption but i think pcb have save misbah job for not pulling out of newzealand tour .Covid 19 is just excuse for save face

 

[b.lesner]

Average people take average decisions i.e. Salim yousuf

 

[Savak]

Waiting for Mamoon to come in and say this PCB Cricket Committee, Wasim Khan, Domestic Cricket Structure, High Performance Director this, that is all enough to fool a gullible, naive nation

 

[ezy9]

• Committee to conduct another review of the men’s national cricket team after the conclusion of the home series against South Africa with no points for second place, says chair of the panel Saleem Yousuf.

Loll full faith and then says will review again after only one series.

 

[Markhor]

Basically they're saying let's talk after South Africa.

 

[Titan24]

As per some media channels 5 out of 7 committee members were in favour of removing Misbah while 2 were in favour of giving him some time.

Wasim Khan said he should work for now, we will see afterwards.

Not exactly clear whats going on. Maybe they want the management to work till SA series.

 

[Savak]

Tbh I am happy the PCB gave both Misbah and the bowling coach the full opportunity to explain themselves and are continuing with things for now while putting both on notice that things better improve or we will take action later on. Abruptly removing both of the coaches would have spread panic, insecurity

Also the PCB will need to advertise and go through the recruitment process again for another coach which will take time

 

[Rana]

As per some media channels 5 out of 7 committee members were in favour of removing Misbah while 2 were in favour of giving him some time.

Wasim Khan said he should work for now, we will see afterwards.

Not exactly clear whats going on. Maybe they want the management to work till SA series.

Announcing Misbah will be sacked after SA series with a new coach coming in could result in Misbah not taking any responsibility for the SA series. They will just let the guys do what they want and sip tea (Misbah, Younis and Waqar). Turn up for team photos and PCB dinners with the South African ambassador etc.

Misbah will need to absolutely pulverise South Africa now to save his job. Pulverise as in regain the trust that Pakistan can be a formidable side at home against a very strong opponent.

 

[Rana]

Nothing but a 2-0 win at home will do now..

 

[shah_1]

“As a consequence, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq and Shadab Khan were unavailable for Test selections after Fakhar Zaman had missed the flight on the day of the departure. These big loses affected the team combinations that, in turn, resulted in the side’s overall below-par performance against a side that remained unbeaten in the past two-and-a-half years

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Apart from Babar Azam no one was going to start the test matches and Fakhar Zaman has been a walking wicket in recent times

 

[Shafi]

Tbh I am happy the PCB gave both Misbah and the bowling coach the full opportunity to explain themselves and are continuing with things for now while putting both on notice that things better improve or we will take action later on. Abruptly removing both of the coaches would have spread panic, insecurity

Also the PCB will need to advertise and go through the recruitment process again for another coach which will take time

Another fake advertisement by Wasim Khan!!! Misbah and Waqar will apply and get 3 years contract.

 

[gazza619]

The best thing to happen to Pakistan cricket would be if we lose to SA at home.

Otherwise i dont see Misbah/Waqar being kicked out.

 

[Shafi]

Master stroke by PCB. PSL is right after South Africa series. Even if we loose to S Africa once PSL starts everything will be forgotten. If we win against S Africa PCB will extend the contract for another 2 years. After that Zim series means both leeches will stay. Our committee members are just fake actors.

 

[Shafi]

The best thing to happen to Pakistan cricket would be if we lose to SA at home.

Otherwise i dont see Misbah/Waqar being kicked out.

Still both will be there because PSL will start right after the series.

 

[Savak]

The best thing to happen to Pakistan cricket would be if we lose to SA at home.

Otherwise i dont see Misbah/Waqar being kicked out.

Lets not stoop this low.

 

[the Great Khan]

I think its quite clear that Misbah and co have to perform in the SA series and that any slip ups will mean they will get the sack. I agree that changing the management right now would not be a good idea. Let them play the SA series , at home, with no excuses about travel and covid. If they fail here then I think Wasim Khan can easily say "look we gave you three test series and plenty of white ball cricket. The results just arent good enough so youre fired".

Also it is interesting they criticised the selections too so lets see how Muhammad.Wasim does as a selector. I am hoepful he will do well as he has a good grasp of domestic cricket but he isnt superman so expect some selections we wont agree with.

 

[MMHS]

5 out of 7 might not be in his favour, but they have given him a life line to survive for another year at least. After NZ, at home SAF & away to ZIM & WIN - even for this PAK it’ll be difficult not to win at home & in ZIM, and not to lose in WIN.

These are cricket committee people, hence ignorance isn’t an issue here - it’s deliberate ploy to back the coaching staff. Basically, PAK can scrap through SAF 1-0, and same voting panel will turn out to 6-1 or 7-0.....

 

[Rana]

5 out of 7 might not be in his favour, but they have given him a life line to survive for another year at least. After NZ, at home SAF & away to ZIM & WIN - even for this PAK it’ll be difficult not to win at home & in ZIM, and not to lose in WIN.

These are cricket committee people, hence ignorance isn’t an issue here - it’s deliberate ploy to back the coaching staff. Basically, PAK can scrap through SAF 1-0, and same voting panel will turn out to 6-1 or 7-0.....

Lol casually ignore Pak have Bangladesh away

 

[Savak]

Uh, why are people not factoring in that perhaps the PCB informally reached out to a few foreign coaches like Kirsten, Andy Flower and the response they received was not very encouraging.

 

[Varun]

Uh, why are people not factoring in that perhaps the PCB informally reached out to a few foreign coaches like Kirsten, Andy Flower and the response they received was not very encouraging.

Why did they then have to leak everything in the media?

 

[b.lesner]

RIP Pakistan cricket 1952-2020

 

[MMHS]

Lol casually ignore Pak have Bangladesh away

I do know that, just avoided bringing Bangladesh here not to feed trolls like you.

Also, before BD tour, there is a WC in a India and Misbah already has a dead line on that - these three series are before WC.

 

[Shafi]

So all those reports about G Kristen, Andy Flower are just PCB's stunts. I was surprised to hear that news but after what Wasim Khan did ln last advertisements its highly unlikely any good coach will apply for the job.

 

[Rana]

I do know that, just avoided bringing Bangladesh here not to feed trolls like you.

Also, before BD tour, there is a WC in a India and Misbah already has a dead line on that - these three series are before WC.

Alright. Thanks for reminding us we have Bangladesh away as well. It’s a tough tour

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Pretty clear that the PCB is just buying some time because they don't have full faith in the current management, but don't have a replacement either.

That's how you can conclude this meeting.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

I won't be surprised if fans come for Babar's head if we somehow lose South African series. Our fans are the most fickle in the world.

 

[MMHS]

So all those reports about G Kristen, Andy Flower are just PCB's stunts. I was surprised to hear that news but after what Wasim Khan did ln last advertisements its highly unlikely any good coach will apply for the job.

They are definitely looking for options, for sure. This time PCB has learned their lesson from Arthur’s experience- don’t sack the coach without a proper replacement and this time I guess they don’t have a readymade deshi coach at hand either.

Finding foreign coach isn’t a big deal, but the right type of coach is a challenge. Despite every criticism, PCB in past had hired some of the best coaches around - Woolmer, Lawson, Dav, Arthur. But this time, it could be really tight - T20 franchise cricket, PCB as an employer, shifting family to PAK, expectations.... it’s not easy and PCB doesn’t have the luxury to pay over the top (they’ll have to buy out Misbah & WY as well).

May be, they can try one guy who can work for PAK, if PCB can hire an experienced fast bowling coach to support - Hathurasinghe. He is an CA Level 4 Badge holder, managed FC teams in Australia and have lots of experience with Asian teams - BD, SRL, franchise teams.

Gary was never an option, Andy might not fit the bill. Rest too names like Moody, Hesson, Ford, Lehman, Fleming... could back fire. Not an easy situation for PCB - they just can’t sack MisQar without a plan B.

 

[MMHS]

I won't be surprised if fans come for Babar's head if we somehow lose South African series. Our fans are the most fickle in the world.

It can, but he has avoided the cannon ball (NZ), now there are only few arrows to manage before WC 2021.

However, if his personal form suffers and PAK loses to SAF, his neck should be on chopping board & rightly so. There shouldn’t be any double standard - after winning an ICC event, fans including me got after Sarfraz within a year, therefore Babar also has to earn it.

 

[MMHS]

Alright. Thanks for reminding us we have Bangladesh away as well. It’s a tough tour

You are always welcome, though I felt you were reminding me about the BD tour, I rather avoided it - but, I might be wrong.

Indeed it’s a tough tour - any tour should be tough, depending on what you set as your goal.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

It can, but he has avoided the cannon ball (NZ), now there are only few arrows to manage before WC 2021.

However, if his personal form suffers and PAK loses to SAF, his neck should be on chopping board & rightly so. There shouldn’t be any double standard - after winning an ICC event, fans including me got after Sarfraz within a year, therefore Babar also has to earn it.

I somehow feel Babar should really not captain this side and continue just as a batsman. Not everyone needs to be a Kohli or Williamson. You also have a Sachin and a Smith. Given our struggles, it's only a matter of time before Babar loses his hair and form as well. His batting is more important to us than his captaincy which is unproven and bound to be on a rocky road.

 

[Mamoon]

Waiting for Mamoon to come in and say this PCB Cricket Committee, Wasim Khan, Domestic Cricket Structure, High Performance Director this, that is all enough to fool a gullible, naive nation

What would you like me to say?

 

[MMHS]

I somehow feel Babar should really not captain this side and continue just as a batsman. Not everyone needs to be a Kohli or Williamson. You also have a Sachin and a Smith. Given our struggles, it's only a matter of time before Babar loses his hair and form as well. His batting is more important to us than his captaincy which is unproven and bound to be on a rocky road.

There are really, really no other options left - otherwise I’m not for the best (read only) batsman to be burdened with captaincy as well for a struggling side. And, WK for Test captaincy is never a good idea - it’ll back fire.

For a PAK side, I always prefer a bowling (or all rounder) captain, because batting has been the problem child. But, there is no bowler to look for now - had Yasir been 5 years younger....

One guy I’m really impressed (only for the Test side) and can be a good option is Rana Faheem. His domestic stats tell that he is better in the longer format, and he is responding well as sr. player of the team now. If PAK sticks with 5 bowling options, he can be a confirmed pick as 3rd pacer in Asia & WIN (even second on rank turners) and 4th outside. Appointing All-rounder/bowler as Captain is the best idea for struggling side, because captain’s failure doesn’t get exposed in teams failure.

Otherwise, Babar has to take the load .... both ways.

 

[Savak]

What would you like me to say?

Lol, ideally nothing

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

There are really, really no other options left - otherwise I’m not for the best (read only) batsman to be burdened with captaincy as well for a struggling side. And, WK for Test captaincy is never a good idea - it’ll back fire.

For a PAK side, I always prefer a bowling (or all rounder) captain, because batting has been the problem child. But, there is no bowler to look for now - had Yasir been 5 years younger....

One guy I’m really impressed (only for the Test side) and can be a good option is Rana Faheem. His domestic stats tell that he is better in the longer format, and he is responding well as sr. player of the team now. If PAK sticks with 5 bowling options, he can be a confirmed pick as 3rd pacer in Asia & WIN (even second on rank turners) and 4th outside. Appointing All-rounder/bowler as Captain is the best idea for struggling side, because captain’s failure doesn’t get exposed in teams failure.

Otherwise, Babar has to take the load .... both ways.

I concur and you are indeed right as with many other topics. I feel Shaheen can be a long term option as he is the only other player who is a certainty in the team.

 

[Bigboii]

Nothing but a 2-0 win at home will do now..

We know what'll happen if we win the series...

 

[MMHS]

I concur and you are indeed right as with many other topics. I feel Shaheen can be a long term option as he is the only other player who is a certainty in the team.

If, I say big if - Shadab was a better bowler to command a spot in Test XI, could have been a good option. Unfortunately, as [MENTION=132916]Junaids[/MENTION] will tell - he has gone for a complete change of career tracks - now from Richie Benaud to Steve Smith...... therefore, I’m not interested.

 

[Rana]

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We know what'll happen if we win the series...

Lol we can’t hope to lose so Misbah gets sacked

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

If, I say big if - Shadab was a better bowler to command a spot in Test XI, could have been a good option. Unfortunately, as [MENTION=132916]Junaids[/MENTION] will tell - he has gone for a complete change of career tracks - now from Richie Benaud to Steve Smith...... therefore, I’m not interested.

Great point and it's a shame he has not developed his bowling skills after 2018.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Basically they're saying let's talk after South Africa.

Probably fair enough all things considered. NZ on their own ground was a very tough assignment, I doubt a different coach could have made much difference. No coach can conjure up a quality top order in Babar's absence.

 

[Hasan123]

Seems as though Misbah role will be decided on a series by series basis. Which is a shocking way to run a team.

Would not be surprised if Misbah turns to experienced players now.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

We need a group of 6 under 25 players who already are or are close to being world class.

How we do this I don't know because we go 1 step forward and 2 steps backwards every 3 years like clockwork.

Sometimes a player shows promise and a year or 2 later dropped for poor performances. I honestly thought after the champions trophy win we had this cluster of young world class talent to work from - Fakhar, Babar, Hassan Ali, Shadab Khan, Amir, Imad and how many of them can we say are world class at the moment? Babar?

I don't want it is but the players coming through look like they have been raised by overbearing mothers. They just seem away with the fairies when they make it into the international set up.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

We need a group of 6 under 25 players who already are or are close to being world class.

How we do this I don't know because we go 1 step forward and 2 steps backwards every 3 years like clockwork.

Sometimes a player shows promise and a year or 2 later dropped for poor performances. I honestly thought after the champions trophy win we had this cluster of young world class talent to work from - Fakhar, Babar, Hassan Ali, Shadab Khan, Amir, Imad and how many of them can we say are world class at the moment? Babar?

I don't want it is but the players coming through look like they have been raised by overbearing mothers. They just seem away with the fairies when they make it into the international set up.

World class players are not found on streets. They're developed by the system - like Babar for example. We provide chances to youngsters and already remove them after a couple of series even before they stabilize themselves. Such a rotten system.

 

[PakPremi]

Pretty clear that the PCB is just buying some time because they don't have full faith in the current management, but don't have a replacement either.

That's how you can conclude this meeting.

Absolutely, also too short time for new coach to work with even if they had a replacement.

 

[Bigboii]

Lol we can’t hope to lose so Misbah gets sacked

Kua ya khai imo

 

[Savak]

Seems as though Misbah role will be decided on a series by series basis. Which is a shocking way to run a team.

Would not be surprised if Misbah turns to experienced players now.

He is no longer the CS, hopefully Mohd Wasim will excercise his authority. As an analyst Mohd Wasim was very critical of Misbah's general approach towards the captaincy and team selections so let's see if he walks the talk now

 

[Hasan123]

He is no longer the CS, hopefully Mohd Wasim will excercise his authority. As an analyst Mohd Wasim was very critical of Misbah's general approach towards the captaincy and team selections so let's see if he walks the talk now

To be honest it's easy to talk when your in the media. We will see what Wasim is capable of. All eyes on the squad selection for South African series.

 

[moghul]

Utter non-sense. Saleem Yousef seems to be another Misbah, RIP Pak cricket.

Last hope on Mohammad Wasim.

 

[Savak]

According to a few insiders, Andy Flower doesn't want to lose out on the lucrative psl coaching gig, if he joins the Pakistani team immediately then due to the PCB conflict of interest rules, he will have to step aside from the PSL coaching gig therefore he informed the PCB he will join after the PSL is over. Apparently he has demanded sweeping powers ie the right to appoint his own support staff, to be appointed a selector on the selection committee and a say on who is captain

On the other hand apparently Waqar backstabbed Misbah in the committee meeting stating he had no real say in the teams bowling attack selections, strategies and that Misbah does not listen to him

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

According to a few insiders, Andy Flower doesn't want to lose out on the lucrative psl coaching gig, if he joins the Pakistani team immediately then due to the PCB conflict of interest rules, he will have to step aside from the PSL coaching gig therefore he informed the PCB he will join after the PSL is over. Apparently he has demanded sweeping powers ie the right to appoint his own support staff, to be appointed a selector on the selection committee and a say on who is captain

On the other hand apparently Waqar backstabbed Misbah in the committee meeting stating he had no real say in the teams bowling attack selections, strategies and that Misbah does not listen to him

That would be a big ask from Andy. Outside the PSL arena he doesn't even know what's happening in the domestic circuit.

I could understand the naming of the captain and deciding the final squad, but to be the chief of the selection committee as well is a bit too much for a foreigner who doesn't know how things work in Pakistan domestic.

He should rather get someone in the selection committee whom he could influence, someone like Mushi. That would be more logical.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

According to a few insiders, Andy Flower doesn't want to lose out on the lucrative psl coaching gig, if he joins the Pakistani team immediately then due to the PCB conflict of interest rules, he will have to step aside from the PSL coaching gig therefore he informed the PCB he will join after the PSL is over. Apparently he has demanded sweeping powers ie the right to appoint his own support staff, to be appointed a selector on the selection committee and a say on who is captain

On the other hand apparently Waqar backstabbed Misbah in the committee meeting stating he had no real say in the teams bowling attack selections, strategies and that Misbah does not listen to him

Shoaib Akhtar said something similar on game on hai.
He also said he will bring his own staff,including bowling coach and will be a tough task master.

 

[Savak]

That would be a big ask from Andy. Outside the PSL arena he doesn't even know what's happening in the domestic circuit.

I could understand the naming of the captain and deciding the final squad, but to be the chief of the selection committee as well is a bit too much for a foreigner who doesn't know how things work in Pakistan domestic.

He should rather get someone in the selection committee whom he could influence, someone like Mushi. That would be more logical.

He doesn't want to be the CS but he wants to be a member of the selection committee and have a say. I say both the coach and captain's should be members of the selection committee

 

[Savak]

Shoaib Akhtar said something similar on game on hai.
He also said he will bring his own staff,including bowling coach and will be a tough task master.

Andy Flower was known to be a very tough task master as we saw in his England Gig. However there were a few weaknesses with his style as well i.e. he wasn't open to suggestions or different points of view, it was either his way or the high way, he was also very process driven which might have worked early on in his tenure but afterwards the team felt suffocated. England became a very attritional team under his watch.

I genuinely hopes that he has learnt from his past experiences because coaching a sub continent team, while yes standards and certain processes must be adhered too, respected but he has to allow a team like Pakistan some flamboyance and mercuriality

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Andy Flower was known to be a very tough task master as we saw in his England Gig. However there were a few weaknesses with his style as well i.e. he wasn't open to suggestions or different points of view, it was either his way or the high way, he was also very process driven which might have worked early on in his tenure but afterwards the team felt suffocated. England became a very attritional team under his watch.

I genuinely hopes that he has learnt from his past experiences because coaching a sub continent team, while yes standards and certain processes must be adhered too, respected but he has to allow a team like Pakistan some flamboyance and mercuriality

Andy flower ne saare bande bana dene hai.
But not sure how that will work in sub-continent. Desis need some loving to get work done from them.
Chappel tried the same stuff in India and failed. But he tried to play politics within team as well as he wanted to kick all seniors out.
Andy is different. Hopefully he has learnt from English experience.
But he will definitely be better than Mishah to play modern cricket.

 

[ezy9]

Why not sack misbah and waqar. And bring mohammad wasim as interim coach. He is already the chief selector and his strong suit from waht we know till now is coaching. Get an another chance to try dual role plan. Buy time to go through proper process of finding a coach, if he does well, can consider him going forward as well or atleast buy some leverage while negotiating with foreign coach. Otherwise he goes back to only selection. It will be on intrim bases so people will no issues as well.

 

[Greenstorm]

Andy Flower was known to be a very tough task master as we saw in his England Gig. However there were a few weaknesses with his style as well i.e. he wasn't open to suggestions or different points of view, it was either his way or the high way, he was also very process driven which might have worked early on in his tenure but afterwards the team felt suffocated. England became a very attritional team under his watch.

I genuinely hopes that he has learnt from his past experiences because coaching a sub continent team, while yes standards and certain processes must be adhered too, respected but he has to allow a team like Pakistan some flamboyance and mercuriality

A tough task master is exactly what this soft bunch needs. Its even better that he is bringing his own support staff. He won't have much issues in regards to selection with Mohammad Waseem.

PCB should just seal the deal.

 

[Mamoon]

Along with bringing his own staff, perhaps Andy Flower should also bring his own players because the current lot, and the one coming through the system, are not good enough.

He improved England because they had plenty of proper talent. Pakistan is amongst the least talented cricket nations at the moment.

 

[Shafi]

According to a few insiders, Andy Flower doesn't want to lose out on the lucrative psl coaching gig, if he joins the Pakistani team immediately then due to the PCB conflict of interest rules, he will have to step aside from the PSL coaching gig therefore he informed the PCB he will join after the PSL is over. Apparently he has demanded sweeping powers ie the right to appoint his own support staff, to be appointed a selector on the selection committee and a say on who is captain

On the other hand apparently Waqar backstabbed Misbah in the committee meeting stating he had no real say in the teams bowling attack selections, strategies and that Misbah does not listen to him

Waqar will be always a backstabber. Back then he rebelled against captain Wasim Akram as well. The guy is a shrewd personal and knows nothing about coaching. This blood sucking leech should be banned from any form of cricket in Pakistan.

 

[Shafi]

According to a few insiders, Andy Flower doesn't want to lose out on the lucrative psl coaching gig, if he joins the Pakistani team immediately then due to the PCB conflict of interest rules, he will have to step aside from the PSL coaching gig therefore he informed the PCB he will join after the PSL is over. Apparently he has demanded sweeping powers ie the right to appoint his own support staff, to be appointed a selector on the selection committee and a say on who is captain

On the other hand apparently Waqar backstabbed Misbah in the committee meeting stating he had no real say in the teams bowling attack selections, strategies and that Misbah does not listen to him

But if he joins after 2021 PSL then he will miss out 2022 PSL due to national commitment.

 

[Shazzam]

I am supporting South Africa against Pakistan.

 

[Shafi]

Also neither of S Africa, NZ or even English players are as talented than Australia and India but they always perform more than their ability. Its because of their discipline and hard work which is missing in our team.

 

[Minnowbasher]

RIP Pakistan cricket 1952-2020

Pakistan cricket died ages ago. This is the barzakh of Pakistan Cricket.
We are all deluded into thinking there is a future for Pakistan but we expired long ago.

 

[trickyone]

PCB showed the same faith to Mickey Arthur and next thing we know, he was fired lol

 

[Rana]

PCB showed the same faith to Mickey Arthur and next thing we know, he was fired lol

Lol, PCB are like the dictator General Aladdin.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Pakistan cricket died ages ago. This is the barzakh of Pakistan Cricket.
We are all deluded into thinking there is a future for Pakistan but we expired long ago.

Going the same way as hockey at the moment. Became a midrange team from being the favourite in the game.

After a long time of disappointments people quit following hockey. Hopefully the same doesn't happen to cricket now.

Next 5-10 years are critical in this aspect.

 

[Yk313]

According to a few insiders, Andy Flower doesn't want to lose out on the lucrative psl coaching gig, if he joins the Pakistani team immediately then due to the PCB conflict of interest rules, he will have to step aside from the PSL coaching gig therefore he informed the PCB he will join after the PSL is over. Apparently he has demanded sweeping powers ie the right to appoint his own support staff, to be appointed a selector on the selection committee and a say on who is captain

On the other hand apparently Waqar backstabbed Misbah in the committee meeting stating he had no real say in the teams bowling attack selections, strategies and that Misbah does not listen to him

Is this all from Shoaib Akhtar too?

 

[Runner Up]

Improve fielding and things will get better. If you keep dropping catches at crucial stage of the games nothing can change.

 

[Varun]

Time to ask the question - how reliable is Shoaib Akhtar in these matters?

 

[Savak]

Is this all from Shoaib Akhtar too?

Nope, some tv reporters with inside info are reporting the same. The facts also speak for themselves. Within a span of a few months Misbah has gone from being the most powerful person in the Pakistani team i.e. Chief Selector, Head Coach, Batting Coach, ISLU coach, highest paid SNGL employee to being utterly useless where the PCB has taken away the CS, batting coach, ISLU coaching gig and had also told him he will have to choose between an SNGL employee and a PCB employee. He is frankly speaking a useless head coach now. It is clear the PCB is pushing him towards resigning because if they forcibly remove him from the position they will have to pay him some kind of severance or offer him an alternative position till the end of his contract in 2022.

 

[Savak]

Time to ask the question - how reliable is Shoaib Akhtar in these matters?

No smoke without fire, he is friends with a lot of tv reporters with inside access and Wasim Khan does consult with him on things, when he was in the running for the CS role with the PCB, he was singing non stop praises for Ehsan Mani, Wasim Khan but as soon as the role went to Mohd Wasim, he is back to calling them average people. One of the major reasons for our downfall as a Cricket nation is the rotten selfish backstabbing culture which exists in our cricketing community at large.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

No smoke without fire, he is friends with a lot of tv reporters with inside access and Wasim Khan does consult with him on things, when he was in the running for the CS role with the PCB, he was singing non stop praises for Ehsan Mani, Wasim Khan but as soon as the role went to Mohd Wasim, he is back to calling them average people. One of the major reasons for our downfall as a Cricket nation is the rotten selfish backstabbing culture which exists in our cricketing community at large.

Iin today’s show he called “Wasim Khan and Mohammad Wasim the only competent people in the cricket board”. Also praised Nadeem Khan for bring Flower and Wasim in as a great combination.

His main issue is with Mani and Misbah.

 

[MenInG]

KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s Cricket Committee chairman – Saleem Yousuf thinks that their last meeting with the team management benefitted a lot.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Yousuf said it is not necessary to call meetings every month and the cricket committee will call the team management in both losing and winning situations.

“I think it is not compulsory to call a meeting every month. We discussed the weaknesses in our last meeting with Misbah, Waqar, and Wasim and it helped us a lot to improve,” he said.

“It was good to see Pakistan winning the series. We will call the team management in both losing and winning situations as there is always room for improvement,” he added.

The former Test cricketer praised Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam for leading the team from the front. “Fakhar and Babar played exceptionally well and proved to be solid walls in front of South Africa,” he highlighted.

“We appreciate their performance and the team who played like a unit. We will have a meeting once this whole tour completes and then we will discuss the positives and weaknesses for improvement,” concluded Yousuf.

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