Report: PCB to hire Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Razzaq as coaches for High Performance Center in Lahore

[MenInG]

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has roped in former captain Mohammad Yousuf and all-rounder Abdul Razzaq as coaches of its High Performance Centre (HPC) in Lahore.

According to a PCB source, besides Yousuf and Razzaq another former Test cricketer Basit Ali has also been offered a coaching position in the HPC, which is being revamped to improve its productivity and output.

Talking to media, Yousuf later confirmed that he was offered a coaching position and was happy to accept it.

The HPC, which underwent radical changes in management in recent months, is also working on reassessment of umpires, match referees, scorers and coaches of provincial teams in domestic cricket.

Former Test spinner, Nadeem Khan has been appointed as the Director of HPC recently after old faces Mudassar Nazar, Haroon Rasheed, Agha Zahid and Ali Zia were released or fired by the PCB.

“The PCB has hired the services of former England Cricket’s Performance Director David Parsons, who was also a spin bowling coach since 2006 at the ECB academy at Loughborough in the UK,” the source said.

He said Parsons had prepared a working document for the HPC and was working in tandem with Nadeem Khan.

“The idea is to get more former stalwarts involved in coaching positions not only at the High Performance Centre but also with the provincial and Under-19 teams so that players can have access to the best coaching and training facilities,” the source said.

https://www.cricketcountry.com/news...n-as-coaches-by-pakistan-cricket-board-943351

 

[Slim]

So glad to see MoYo back! One of the best cricketing talents our country has produced. Razzaq is one of the best all rounders that the game has seen. Wish him and Razzaq luck and hope they turn out to be good teachers.

 

[Pakpak]

I'm sure this will all end well

 

[Omer2002]

Moyo was simply sublime..grt technique

 

[HappyWarsFan]

Yousuf can aggressive and s clown in the media, but I've heard him discussing very good technical analysis of batting. His knowledge is excellent. As long as he sticks to teaching and technical side of things he can be a good coach.

 

[Markhor]

Yousuf is fine but Abdul Razzaq and Basit frickin' Ali would be bad choices.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Also a great way to keep the critics away. Yousuf, Razzaq usually have a lot to say about the PCB in the media.

 

[Down2Earth]

What are they thinking by hiring these two! Not exactly role models are they

 

[Syed1]

OMG!!!!!!



Seems like PCB is trying to douse the fire by spraying petrol on it!


What level of incompetence are these losers Wasim Khan and Mani


I hate the state of Pakistan cricket. Can't believe it that even poodle of the Nooras Najam Sethi was better than this.

 

[angrypathan]

Yousuf is an interesting appointment, and on batting credentials alone seems a good choice. Basit Ali again though. As always, PCB going two steps forward, and five steps back.

 

[Kaddy]

Yousuf is a good choice.

But
Abdul Razzaq & Basit Ali......
PCB, are you serious.

For God's sake, please hire some professional batting coaches....

 

[Hasan123]

Yousuf can be a top class batting coach. His ego is the issue.

 

[hitthestump]

Yousuf is an angry, bitter man while Razzaq lazily played in 2nd gear for the last 3/4 of his career. While both had talent i don't see any reason why they'd make good coaches.

Pakistan seem to be throwing their past legends at a dart board and hoping one hits the bullseye. Instead it's pretty obvious we should be looking abroad for established coaching talent as we don't have any domestically.

 

[Savak]

Good choices

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Good appointments. Don’t know what the tantrums are but Yousuf is the best Pakistani to give advice on batting and Basit Ali has been involved in U19 for many years now, during which he’s done if not good then at least a very decent job and overseeing many youngsters who now serve the Pak team. He is one of few people in the system who actually back youngsters which is what is needed from the NHPC.

Abdul Razzak is a little out of left field as he doesn’t have any coaching experience besides coaching his son. That being said though, his experience and fighting attitude will be invaluable to share with youngsters.

Yes they are known for making silly statements in the press, but I only judge them for their value in bettering Pakistan cricket. To those who have gripes in this thread, kindly name the other legendary Pakistanis who need to become part of the system. Would be very excited to hear suggestions.

All this being said, one more technically astute batting voach alongside Yousuf would be ideal. And foreign the better.

 

[Syed1]

Basit Ali has been involved in U19 for many years now,

Are you even aware of how the u19 team performed under Basit or what level of batsmen were picked?

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Are you even aware of how the u19 team performed under Basit or what level of batsmen were picked?

He was chief selector. Here’s a list of some of the players selected by Basit for the 2016 U19 world cup:

Saif Badar
Sameen Gul
Shadab Khan
Hasan Mohsin
Zeeshan Malik

 

[Syed1]

He was chief selector. Here’s a list of some of the players selected by Basit for the 2016 U19 world cup:

Saif Badar
Sameen Gul
Shadab Khan
Hasan Mohsin
Zeeshan Malik

And then care to list out the batsmen in the latest one

 

[Bewal Express]

MY is one of the most talented batsmen we have ever produced and Razzaq, although an underachiever was also a great talent. But both are dumb as rocks and will add nothing to the younger players.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Razzaq can encourage young cricketers by telling them they are more talented than Tendulkar and he can lead by example by making sure they don’t waste time on fitness and fielding. Great move

 

[unemployedgm]

Being a Great Player Does Not Mean You Can Coach or Teach. Coaching Requires Good Communication and Emotional Intelligence. The People Being Hired Although Great Cricketers Lack These Basic Skills.

Finally, both Mohammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq are favorites of mine. I personally believe that there careers were cut short unjustly. Yousuf in particular should have scored 10,000 runs in test cricket. He improved players that he batted with. Razzaq IMO is off his rocker.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

And then care to list out the batsmen in the latest one

Haider Ali, Rohail Nazir, Muhammad bin Haris, Muhammad Hurraira

Bowlers-

Naseem Shah, Amir Khan, Amir Ali, Aarish Ali

All highly rated. What’s your point?

 

[Snowflake]

Wow! This PCB administration is an absolute joke!

Have they not followed Pak cricket at all for the past couple of decades? Do they not see the kind of individuals these three are and what their level of professionalism is? This is mind-boggling!

 

[Snowflake]

What are they thinking by hiring these two! Not exactly role models are they

It seems like this administration has been totally detached from Pakistan cricket! Like, they have no clue about these individuals except for their on field statistics! This is unbelievable!

 

[Greenstorm]

Yousaf is good. Basit and Razzaq are useless.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Both these players should be kept as far away from the cricketing set up as possible.

Highly unprofessional people who have made their true colours known in past. God bless Pakistan cricket but that's how they operate apparently. Playing with fire always

 

[TeymurBlake]

Yousuf is good choice in terms of his batting analysis. Abdul Razzaq and Basit Ali I'm not sure about. Don't understand why they brought him into it.

 

[Bhaijaan]

What is Yousuf going to teach youngsters? Conspire mutiny against your captain by asking your team mates to take oath on the holy Quran?

Razzaq will blast half the youngsters for being baby pace bowlers in front of him

 

[Mamoon]

Another masterstroke by Mani and Wasim.

 

[Yk313]

Why fight when you can negotiate? Seems like that kind of mentality.

The fire that Yousuf, Basit and Razzaq can spew on B-rated channels regarding PCB will subside now. But in order to avoid verbal diarrhoea in a few months/years time, PCB should conduct a very public presser and:

- outline the remit, objectives and goals of each of the three
- talk about the autonomy each is given
- the timeline for fruition

Basically, make it clear that if they smell foul play they need fo speak up immediately. No cra**ing near the end of their terms or after. And hold them to it.

 

[MenInG]

Mohammad Yousuf has confirmed to PakPassion that he has been in talks with PCB about this appointment, but he is still awaiting official confirmation from PCB on this appointment.

He hopes that the announcement will be confirmed next week.

 

[Shazzam]

This is the era of former players.

Prime Minister = former player

Head Coach & and Chief Selector = former player

Batting Coach = former player

Fast Bowling Coach = former player

Spin Bowling Coach = former player

Whose next?

 

[MoFresh23]

These are really good appointments. Involving former players could be a plus and a negative. The plus is for young cricketers to learn from greats. The negative is just bc your are a great cricketer does not make you a great coach. With M Yousaf he was a good technical player. He knows what he talks about. I remember when Fakhar had made that heroic innings in the final of champions trophy, M Yousaf had stated that Fakhar has to correct his technique and told him what he needs to correct.

With Abdul Razzaq he has some anger issues but he was a good all rounder. BTW he has a level 2 coaching certificate. He has experience of coaching too.

It is a good step and it's a step in the right direction.

Some of you posters are saying how we "should have gone abroad", or "these are not good appointments".
The reason why they are appointing local coaches and former stars bc you have to invest in our own coaches. Every other cricketing country has their own coaches. You have to start somewhere and this is the right step. India has Rahul Dravid who I believe does not have any coaching certificate. ECB has many former stars as coaches. For ex Johnathan Trott as their batting coach

What they should do after appointing these coaches and what I think they will do is give training to these coaches and make them go through coaching courses.

 

[nitrous]

This is the era of former players.

Prime Minister = former player

Head Coach & and Chief Selector = former player

Batting Coach = former player

Fast Bowling Coach = former player

Spin Bowling Coach = former player

Whose next?

We also need a coach for:

Running between the wickets
Motivation
Psychological
Talk to Media
Captain

Thats all I can think off from the top of my head.

 

[MoFresh23]

Good appointments. Don’t know what the tantrums are but Yousuf is the best Pakistani to give advice on batting and Basit Ali has been involved in U19 for many years now, during which he’s done if not good then at least a very decent job and overseeing many youngsters who now serve the Pak team. He is one of few people in the system who actually back youngsters which is what is needed from the NHPC.

Abdul Razzak is a little out of left field as he doesn’t have any coaching experience besides coaching his son. That being said though, his experience and fighting attitude will be invaluable to share with youngsters.

Yes they are known for making silly statements in the press, but I only judge them for their value in bettering Pakistan cricket. To those who have gripes in this thread, kindly name the other legendary Pakistanis who need to become part of the system. Would be very excited to hear suggestions.

All this being said, one more technically astute batting voach alongside Yousuf would be ideal. And foreign the better.

I absolutely agree with you. When you have one of the greatest batsmen for Pakistan and world cricket coach you and guide you then that will just benefit Pakistan. Some of these people have tantrums bc of how they behaved and talked negative of Pakistan cricket in the past. People dont realize that the current management has good relations with these former greats.
I was reading on Twitter that a journalist tweeted that over 100 applications were filed for the jobs of HPC and domestic related. That just proves that many former stars and local coaches want to work for Pakistan. Mohammad Yousaf and Abdul Razzaq applied and def want to work under the current Chairman Wasim Khan and CEO Wasim Khan.

Abdul Razzaq has a level two coaching certificate and has experience as coach of Quetta gladiators.

The coach that Pak should hire as a coach for one of the domestic team and I feel he will be hired and be involved in the future is Atiq Uz Zaman. That mans CV is impressive and he knows how to coach the modern way.
Another one is Yasir Arafat. He has coached Pert Scorchers and is currently getting his level 4 in ECB

The reason why they are not hiring foreigners as a coach for the HPC is bc
1. The language barrier between the players and the coach
2. They are trying to strengthen the local talent of coaches.
3. These foreigners dont stay long term. If they find a better offer they would pack their bags and go.

We have a foreigner Grant Bradburn as our Head of International Coaching. What they should do is have every coach in every level, including our junior and international coaches, go through coaching courses and get retrained on how to get coached in the modern era.

 

[finalfantasy7]

wouldn't mind mo.yousuf as a coach. but not razzaq- still messing around constantly.

can people share - who they would have preferred

 

[shamaan]

wouldn't mind mo.yousuf as a coach. but not razzaq- still messing around constantly.

can people share - who they would have preferred

Maybe razaq as a power hitting coach ?

 

[azimiqbal]

Great appointments , pcb going in right direction

My only hope is we use former stars to coach and grass root levels a bit more , cause if you can catch technical problems at a young age , there more easier to fix

 

[Nervesofsteel]

2 of the absolute worst possible choices. I expected better from Wasim Khan.

 

[MoFresh23]

I absolutely agree with you. When you have one of the greatest batsmen for Pakistan and world cricket coach you and guide you then that will just benefit Pakistan. Some of these people have tantrums bc of how they behaved and talked negative of Pakistan cricket in the past. People dont realize that the current management has good relations with these former greats.
I was reading on Twitter that a journalist tweeted that over 100 applications were filed for the jobs of HPC and domestic related. That just proves that many former stars and local coaches want to work for Pakistan. Mohammad Yousaf and Abdul Razzaq applied and def want to work under the current Chairman Wasim Khan and CEO Wasim Khan.

Abdul Razzaq has a level two coaching certificate and has experience as coach of Quetta gladiators.

The coach that Pak should hire as a coach for one of the domestic team and I feel he will be hired and be involved in the future is Atiq Uz Zaman. That mans CV is impressive and he knows how to coach the modern way.
Another one is Yasir Arafat. He has coached Pert Scorchers and is currently getting his level 4 in ECB

The reason why they are not hiring foreigners as a coach for the HPC is bc
1. The language barrier between the players and the coach
2. They are trying to strengthen the local talent of coaches.
3. These foreigners dont stay long term. If they find a better offer they would pack their bags and go.

We have a foreigner Grant Bradburn as our Head of International Coaching. What they should do is have every coach in every level, including our junior and international coaches, go through coaching courses and get retrained on how to get coached in the modern era.

[MENTION=151892]Thunderbolt14[/MENTION]
I just looked into what level coaching certificate Abdul Razzaq got and where he got it from. He did a level 2 coaching course in England and completed it. He is in the works of building two cricket academies in Defense Housing Authority in Lahore. The construction work is in its final stages. This was reported on Oct 2019 so I am assuming it's done or its delayed bc of Covid.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

[MENTION=151892]Thunderbolt14[/MENTION]
I just looked into what level coaching certificate Abdul Razzaq got and where he got it from. He did a level 2 coaching course in England and completed it. He is in the works of building two cricket academies in Defense Housing Authority in Lahore. The construction work is in its final stages. This was reported on Oct 2019 so I am assuming it's done or its delayed bc of Covid.

Where are these academies in Lahore located? I am from DHA and would be very interested in asking around

 

[MoFresh23]

Where are these academies in Lahore located? I am from DHA and would be very interested in asking around

The news channel that interviewed Abdul Razzaq in Oct, Abdul Razzaq stated that he is in the works of constructing two academies in DHA Lahore.

 

[Shazzam]

We also need a coach for:

Running between the wickets
Motivation
Psychological
Talk to Media
Captain

Thats all I can think off from the top of my head.

I suggest they rope Shoaib Akthar in to talk to Media. He will talk with a lot of dahlari.

 

[SensiblePakFan]

Mohamad Yousuf finally, we are utilizing our greats.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

MoYo fair enough but am not so sure on Razzaq being involved as he never had the work ethic.

Pakistan really needs to invest in schools, U-15's, U-16's, U-19's and maybe should have got MoYo to coach one of them.

Work ethics needs to be drilled into their psyche and that there is no short cuts to success at any level.

Sheer passion, dedication and hardwork would take them to achieve their goals.

Anyway let's see how these hirings fair out.

 

[Zaz]

what coaching credentials do they have?

Or is it just cos they were good players? Because the way both have behaved over the last 5 -7 years theyd be the last people id want around young impressionable talents

 

[finalfantasy7]

Maybe razaq as a power hitting coach ?

thats too many coaches

 

[FreePalestine]

Aren’t there any professional Pakistani coaches as well? Should be a mix, surely. Otherwise, am afraid too many cooks...

 

[MenInG]

Shoaib Akhtar's name also being mentioned in some media reports - no confirmation as yet.

 

[shamaan]

thats too many coaches

True

 

[MenInG]

News report indicates that Mohammad Zahid is set to become the bowling coach at the High Performance Centre (HPC) in Lahore.

==

Some big names now - lets see how true these rumours are

 

[shah_1]

What experince does Muhammad Zahid have?

 

[Shafi]

All these appointments will be same like appointing Misbah and Waqar.None of our formers neither has qualification nor skill to teach new players. Instead of so many coaches appoint a professional international preferably Aussie or English coach with batting experience. Our bowling is never that bad but batting is never good enough chasing 300+ runs on a constant basis.
Wasim Khan wants to be popular among formers instead of being criticized. This guy doesn't have good vision for future.

 

[Shafi]

OMG!!!!!!



Seems like PCB is trying to douse the fire by spraying petrol on it!


What level of incompetence are these losers Wasim Khan and Mani


I hate the state of Pakistan cricket. Can't believe it that even poodle of the Nooras Najam Sethi was better than this.

Wasim khan has a mentality of "I scratch your back and you scratch mine". This guy is a highly unprofessional and lack of vision but likes to tell what people want to hear (similar to a a street hawker who sells inferior items in higher price by using flowery talk).

 

[MoFresh23]

What experince does Muhammad Zahid have?

After M Zahid retired he went to England and is based there. He got a level 2 coaching certification from England in 2009 and stated in an interview in 2009 that he would go for level 3 also. So I am sure by now he has a ECB level 3 coaching certification. He has coached in Liverpool with young kids.

 

[MoFresh23]

All these appointments will be same like appointing Misbah and Waqar.None of our formers neither has qualification nor skill to teach new players. Instead of so many coaches appoint a professional international preferably Aussie or English coach with batting experience. Our bowling is never that bad but batting is never good enough chasing 300+ runs on a constant basis.
Wasim Khan wants to be popular among formers instead of being criticized. This guy doesn't have good vision for future.

My brother please do your research and then comment. Every coach that has been hired including Misbah has at least a level 2 coaching certification.

The man Atiq Uz Zaman who is going to be hired for the HPC, has a lots of experience of coaching in England. Please do me a favor and look at his coaching experience and the coaching certification and credentials he has .
Your statement is such a bi-polar statement when you stated "appoint a professional international preferably Aussie or English coach with batting experience". When Wasim Khan appointed people abroad people like you would say "why dont they appoint our local coaches or our former players", now WK is appointing our former stars who infact have coaching certification, you have a problem.

I dont know who told you that all these appointments of former stars have no qualifications. They do have coaching experience.

1. Misbah- has a level 2 coaching certification
2. Younis Khan- level 2 as well
3. Saqlain Mushtaq- level 3 ECB coaching certification. He has coaching experience all over the world. He is a really good coach. He was the spin bowling coach of the recent World Cup winners England.
4. Mushtaq Ahmed- as well has a level 3. He has coaching experience as similar as Saqlain.

I can go on and on. You do know that PCB advertised a job post a week or two ago for the hiring of coaches for domestic cricket and HPC. One of the requirements was having a level 2 coaching certification.

 

[MoFresh23]

Wasim khan has a mentality of "I scratch your back and you scratch mine". This guy is a highly unprofessional and lack of vision but likes to tell what people want to hear (similar to a a street hawker who sells inferior items in higher price by using flowery talk).

You def did not follow Pakistan cricket before Wasim Khan was hired. There was corruption every where with zero vision.

 

[Savak]

This is perhaps the most inclusive board in our history, look at the world class stature of the players being roped in.

 

[topspin]

What is Yousuf going to teach youngsters? Conspire mutiny against your captain by asking your team mates to take oath on the holy Quran?

Razzaq will blast half the youngsters for being baby pace bowlers in front of him

That was Inzamam. [MENTION=129948]Bilal7[/MENTION] has knowledge of this.

 

[PakLFC]

We seem obsessed with coaches and such meaningless centre's that do us no good. Generation after generation the terrible batsman we produce is evidence off this. Even Babar who so many here keep going on about is no way near a match winner.

 

[Yk313]

This is perhaps the most inclusive board in our history, look at the world class stature of the players being roped in.

Haha, CSR, Diversity and Inclusivity initiatives

 

[Yk313]

That was Inzamam. [MENTION=129948]Bilal7[/MENTION] has knowledge of this.

Think Inzi was present in the room? It’s getting funnier with each passing day how, Afridi, Ajmal and Yousuf got invited to a show by Waseem Badami (no comment) and when asked about the revolt and as to its reasons had nothing very concrete to answer. Ajmal was like there was nothing wrong with him. Afridi, being Afridi, gave seemingly contradictory statements. Yousuf said that YK used to be very strict and that he now feels YK was right in being strict - oh and that Misbah assembled them all in the room. Committee aunties wali gathering lag rahi thi...