So he will not stay in Pakistan to coach. Is he another online coach version like Micky?
At least Misbah and Waqar were serious about fitness even though they are not good coaches.
I'm saying he should come and work on the ground if he really wants to make an impact for the better
One thing I liked about Misbah's era was fitness. Now there's no standard. Players do whatever they want. There's a lack of discipline in everything they do.
Don't think he will last long. Our players are way to powerful to drop them. Just like 2021-2023 PCB is buying some time. Australia tour still 5 months away. All those angers will be faded by then. Since fans don't expect much from this team, almost all the players will be retained in the name of experience. Naqvi is the other side of coin just like Babar. All his bloodbath talk is just public stunt.
Imagine if they did a reality Netflix series on the Pakistan team, it will be sheer comedy. One can actually imagine the scene, Gary having a go at the team for their poor performance and Chacha clapping loudly thinking he's being complimentary. Like an old episode of 'Mind Your Language'! I think Azhar Mahmood's primary job is being translator.
Dudeee!!!
Azhar who was part of waqar misbah group please. Azhar is as toxic as they come, he needs to he one of the first names erased
I meant Azhar Mahmood not Azhar Ali
Was kirsten appointed after Bobby had already been made captain?
It was all being done around the same time
It's unprofessional to the highest order.
I don't think it's a direct quote it's just something attributed to him."There's no unity in Pakistan team, They call it a team, but it isn't a team. They aren't supporting each other; everyone is separated, left and right. I've worked with many teams, but I've never seen such a situation" SAD
there were plenty o rumors of 2 major groups - Babar & Afridi & a small Rizzu faction !"There's no unity in Pakistan team, They call it a team, but it isn't a team. They aren't supporting each other; everyone is separated, left and right. I've worked with many teams, but I've never seen such a situation" SAD
yeah - he IS the culprit for shameful showing
should be clear in a few hours .... that there are groups is no lie btw imo !
For that PCB needs to give him a free hand and implement everything that he recommends. He needs to be there for at least next 3-4 years.
What no. I'm glad someone finally said it out in the open. Walking on eggshells to protect these players. I'm glad he said what he said. Now it's not a secret anymore
PCB needs to keep corruption committe and find players extra earnings to spot the fixers through their other bank account of relatives.. otherwise players wont be serious...
yes it was not a public statement.. its a leak from dressing room ... so many secrets will come out soon with thorough enquiry and punish culprits in jails and seize all their money
I would like to see this happen. Pakistan has some time before their next series, Kirsten has his work cut out. If he gets full power then what about Naqvi’s 7 man selection committee? Wahab has way too much power and needs to be given the boot. I’d like Kirsten and Gillespie to come in and perform a complete independent analysis including an evaluation of 30-40 players who are on the fringes of selection. Not just talent, but 1:1 interviews to asses their cognitive abilities, analytical skills etc., for example give the players a test consisting of say 10 questions of different in match scenarios and ask which shot they would play, which ball they would bowl etc. they need to take this whole thing down to the studs and build it back up.
Was a nice read until Shad Masood was mentioned. How can Kirsten implement all of those things when he isn’t selecting the captain on merit?
I was at the hotel with this team, the 4th group was lead by Imad Wasim.
LOL add a 5th group. Fact is they and especially batting, fielding and spin department is below par. They are not good enough, FACT.
Was Imad by himself?
Yes I agree who cares about him being one of the worst players for us.
No.
What was Kirsten himself thinking, sending Imad Wasim and Shadab Khan at no.5.
A player who adds no value to a team can never be a good captain. Whenever Pakistan loses, Shan Masood will be the first to face criticism. If a captain like Sarfraz Ahmed couldn’t maintain his place, there is no way Shan Masood can. It's unclear what benefit was seen when Pakistan lost 3-0, especially considering West Indies won a test against Australia right after the series.
Never in a million years is this going to happen. No foreign coach has ever had a 100% dictatorial role. It invariably reduces PCB to a puppet cricket board which is never acceptable to PCB, least of all to Mohsin Naqvi.
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Yeah Karachi region is being lead by a sumo wrestler in Azam Khan. Karachi must be proud of him representing the region.
November 2028*
You lost me at Iftikhar. The guy can barely cement his own batting position in the team. In one match he plays at 4 and in the other at 8. He definitely has no bloc nor the charisma to create one.
He hates KPK players and thinks any rubbish from Karachi is better then anyone in Pakistan. He is right to an extent Azam Khan is definitely the fastest cricketer from any region in Pakistan.
You would think so however it is important to look at the team as a whole.
We are proud of whoever represents our country no matter the region. You on the other hand take any opportunity to make discriminatory remarks against Karachi players and then justify it by calling me some kind of racist.
