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The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed Saqlain Mushtaq will continue as head coach for another 12 months, while it also announced the appointments of Shaun Tait as fast bowling coach for 12 months and Mohammad Yousuf as batting coach for the Australia series.

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Will this work?
 
How can Shaun Tait be the fast bowling coach?

Does he have any credentials with biomechanics or technique at all?

Plus, lol, isn’t he an Indian citizen?
 
MenInG said:
The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed Saqlain Mushtaq will continue as head coach for another 12 months, while it also announced the appointments of Shaun Tait as fast bowling coach for 12 months and Mohammad Yousuf as batting coach for the Australia series.

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PCB needs to be transparent in job advertisement. If they wanted Saqlain that bad shouldn't waste other applicant's time. No fielding coach.
Also what happened to those boastful declaration about foreign coaches for junior and domestic teams. Ramiz should talk less and think before talking.
 
Yousuf as batting coach will be tremendous. Not sure about Tait as bowling coach, I thought Philander did a decent job and should have been roped in.
 
Usman Chadda said:
Yousuf as batting coach will be tremendous. Not sure about Tait as bowling coach, I thought Philander did a decent job and should have been roped in.
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I think Philander wasn’t as committed due to family reasons
 
Shaun Tait is a weird appointment. Could have easily enticed someone else from abroad. England, Australia, South Africa are full of fast bowling coaches.
 
Nothing against Tait but didn't he struggled always to place his back foot properly during his playing days?

I don't know if he struggled for few deliveries only but my mind has this image of him bowling and commentators talking about his back foot every second ball.
 
Shaun Tait is a nobody in terms of coaching. Should've gone for someone new to the pakistani setup, but with experience. Otis Gibson would've been a great pick a few weeks back.
 
I think Ramiz wanted someone from Australia to be in the coaching setup.
 
Kaddy said:
I think Ramiz wanted someone from Australia to be in the coaching setup.
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If he really wanted someone from Australia then he should have brought someone like Stuart Clark into Pakistani setup. Also his nickname is Sarfaraz. :sar :inti
 
lets see what happens didnt expect much from philander or haydos and they delivered, lets give tait some time before we judge him.
 
Sycamore said:
Shaun Tait is a nobody in terms of coaching. Should've gone for someone new to the pakistani setup, but with experience. Otis Gibson would've been a great pick a few weeks back.
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I thought Tait was the head coach of an associate nation, can’t recall who..
 
should have given him a consultancy role, far more experieinced options out there, even if they werent available currently.
 
Rana said:
I thought Tait was the head coach of an associate nation, can’t recall who..
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He was the bowling coach of Afghanistan for a few months before resigning last year.

Weird appointment. They should have gone with someone with more experience.
 
zacattakk said:
He was the bowling coach of Afghanistan for a few months before resigning last year.

Weird appointment. They should have gone with someone with more experience.
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Pakistan cricket really is in a poor state. Ramiz Raja is out of his depth in administrative matters.

Let them do what they want really, they are trying to run a team with Pakistan’s history and reputation with resources that are suited to Minnow sides and their ICC handout budget!
 
Very questionable appointment. Does Shaun have the credentials as an elite mentor/coach?
 
I'm guessing Hayden and Philander weren't available or perhaps overlooked for the roles.
 
Tait is a level-two certified coach from Cricket Australia, he was also bowling coach for Melbourne in the BBL. Let’s give him a chance, everyone was up in arms over Hayden and Philander when they were appointed too, saying they had no experience.
 
Kaddy said:
I think Ramiz wanted someone from Australia to be in the coaching setup.
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He has spoken before about the benefits of having an Aussie in the dressing room. No doubt wherever possible Ramiz would prefer to hire them over anyone else.
 
MenInG said:
The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed Saqlain Mushtaq will continue as head coach for another 12 months, while it also announced the appointments of Shaun Tait as fast bowling coach for 12 months and Mohammad Yousuf as batting coach for the Australia series.

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Results don't seem to feature high on Rambo's lists of priorities.
 
Wasn't there a public spat between Ramiz and MoYo? Thought he wouldnt get any job PCB until Rambo was there.
 
Saurav said:
Wasn't there a public spat between Ramiz and MoYo? Thought he wouldnt get any job PCB until Rambo was there.
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He's already working for PCB so it basically means they don't have to pay an additional salary out.
 
So seems he has some experience - so about 5 months.

In August 2021 Tait was appointed as a bowling consultant to the Afghanistan national cricket team. At the end of the same year he resigned from the post.
 
He has probably been appointed keeping the T-20 WC in Australia in mind
 
The procedure for selections should be transparent, PCB making appointments without any proper procedure in a random manner.

Tait may prove to be a good choice , but this way series by series appointments is not right , should advertise the jobs and give the appointments a year or two with the team to bring in and develop of a culture.
 
Why Can't they just get Ian Pont???????

Ramiz Raja with this stupid "If we hire an Australian bowling coach, this will help us win the T20 WC in Australia as well as beating Australia at home" Nonsense
 
Can we also get mathew hayden back also....he was great for us, i would imagine he had a big role in the current aussie team coming to pakistan as he had been in their setup for a bit.
 
Good decision to keep Saqi on he has done well in the short time and seemed well liked.

Also the addition of MoYo should be good sign. He’s been wanted by a lot for a while so hopefully can help our players.

Not sure about Tait but as the World Cup is in Australia so he can help with know how.
 
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Here is what I would've done

- Head Coach: Saqlain Mushtaq
- Batting Coach: Mohammad Yousuf (Even after the Australia series)
- Fast Bowling Coach (Mechanical): Ian Pont
- Fast Bowling Coach (Match Aspect, i.e line and length, death bowling etc.): Umar Gul or Wasim Akram
- Spin Bowling Coach: Saqlain Mushtaq (also)
- Power Hitting Coach: (If they can) Matthew Hayden, otherwise I don't know any other options


- And we should hire foreign consultants whenever going on overseas tours or tournaments like WC. Matthew Hayden for T20 WC is a very good example.
 
Bilal Ahmad15 said:
Here is what I would've done

- Head Coach: Saqlain Mushtaq
- Batting Coach: Mohammad Yousuf (Even after the Australia series)
- Fast Bowling Coach (Mechanical): Ian Pont
- Fast Bowling Coach (Match Aspect, i.e line and length, death bowling etc.): Umar Gul or Wasim Akram
- Spin Bowling Coach: Saqlain Mushtaq (also)
- Power Hitting Coach: (If they can) Matthew Hayden, otherwise I don't know any other options


- And we should hire foreign consultants whenever going on overseas tours or tournaments like WC. Matthew Hayden for T20 WC is a very good example.
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According to reporters, the PCB is currently negotiating with Lance Klusenar or Albie Morkel for the power hitting coach.
 
Lets give him a chance. He has a decent coaching background and if he injects some of his wild thing mentality into our bowlers then it could be a good decision.
 
Junaids said:
How can Shaun Tait be the fast bowling coach?

Does he have any credentials with biomechanics or technique at all?

Plus, lol, isn’t he an Indian citizen?
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I am baffled.
As some replies above suggest, he has a whopping 5 months of coaching experience.

Unless they got him extremely cheap to show some face, I don't see any earth shattering of a coaching track under his belt.

In his own days, he seem to have little to no idea about the technique, and tricks of the trade. No ability to swing and/or seam, nothing extra special in his wrist position.

All he had was raw speed during his very short peak days - and after that, he had no control over his line and length even after reducing his speed.

Who knows he could prove to be a good coach? Lets hope for the best.
 
You don’t have to be a great player to be a good coach. There are more examples of mediocre players who have gone on to have illustrious coaching careers than the other way around in many sports. Having said that, Tait is short term to begin with we haven’t handed him everything and Ramiz has said before he’s less concerned about coaching and more about mentorship, mental aspects etc. there is very little coaching when on tour or during a series, you need someone that can get a player’s mind back into the game if he has a bad outing or provide advice on the little things. Tait isn’t here to revamp bowling actions.
 
We are facing the Aussies, so it kind of makes sense to have an Aussie coach in Tait.
 
Junaids said:
How can Shaun Tait be the fast bowling coach?

Does he have any credentials with biomechanics or technique at all?

Plus, lol, isn’t he an Indian citizen?
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He has a Level 2 Coaching cert last I heard. So mid level, but maybe he has increased to 3?

He has basically zero coaching experience- a short stint with Afghans last year.

He had a slinger action himself which is not considered pure or "right" by many coaches but biomechanically allows for a longer load up, leading to greater force production in the end- the kind of Thomson, Shoaib, Johnson, early Waqar type action. Not much to coach others with there.

Of course he might have a great eye outside his own personal method, but he's not noted for it in Oz.
 
Tait is almost a wild card entry as it were - if he comes off then wah wah to Ramiz else, will be condemned to indignation for ever.

Although not sure how we will be able to judge his true performance in one series
 
MenInG said:
Tait is almost a wild card entry as it were - if he comes off then wah wah to Ramiz else, will be condemned to indignation for ever.

Although not sure how we will be able to judge his true performance in one series
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I wonder if part of his job spec will also be to spend a bit of time with Hasnain.
 
ARK Rafay said:
Why not Abdul Razzaq?
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no disrespect to him , but he doesnt understand science nor can he communicate good enough to relay the info - nor can he understand how to develop players with coaching sessions - in order for them to improve, he was just hand eye co-ordinated gifted player.

This is why pcb should invest in sports science heavily and coaching / coaching structure to get badges - players should start applying to gain a coaching badge in last few years of career - like they do in football - as it takes 2 years to gain a badge - and yes to gain a badge they have to complete a thesis
 
finalfantasy7 said:
no disrespect to him , but he doesnt understand science nor can he communicate good enough to relay the info - nor can he understand how to develop players with coaching sessions - in order for them to improve, he was just hand eye co-ordinated gifted player.

This is why pcb should invest in sports science heavily and coaching / coaching structure to get badges - players should start applying to gain a coaching badge in last few years of career - like they do in football - as it takes 2 years to gain a badge - and yes to gain a badge they have to complete a thesis
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Powerhitting is an art you either have it or you don't also am sure he won the title with kpk in his first season as coach.
 
Klusener at least has genuine coaching qualifications.

He has a fair amount of coaching experience, especially (but not only) in short formats and his coaching experience includes working with Asian players with a somewhat shared culture with Pakistan (Afghans).

Afghans had some really excellent results under Klusener. I think he'd be a very good addition to the coaching staff, qualified, experienced but young, knows his stuff on power hitting for sure.
 
wrongun said:
He has a Level 2 Coaching cert last I heard. So mid level, but maybe he has increased to 3?

He has basically zero coaching experience- a short stint with Afghans last year.

He had a slinger action himself which is not considered pure or "right" by many coaches but biomechanically allows for a longer load up, leading to greater force production in the end- the kind of Thomson, Shoaib, Johnson, early Waqar type action. Not much to coach others with there.

Of course he might have a great eye outside his own personal method, but he's not noted for it in Oz.
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IMO, you should be at least Level 4 if you are to apply for a Test cricket level national team, and that too, for a year.

If it was a month or two short stint, I would agree but this seems like a shallow move by Ramiz.
I hope I am wrong, and it comes out good.
 
Colorblind Genius said:
IMO, you should be at least Level 4 if you are to apply for a Test cricket level national team, and that too, for a year.

If it was a month or two short stint, I would agree but this seems like a shallow move by Ramiz.
I hope I am wrong, and it comes out good.
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I agree with you about the qualifications, level 2 is like assistant coach at State level or in charge of junior teams.

Ramiz has done a lot right so far, but this is a weird one.
 
Bilal Ahmad15 said:
Here is what I would've done

- Head Coach: Saqlain Mushtaq
- Batting Coach: Mohammad Yousuf (Even after the Australia series)
- Fast Bowling Coach (Mechanical): Ian Pont
- Fast Bowling Coach (Match Aspect, i.e line and length, death bowling etc.): Umar Gul or Wasim Akram
- Spin Bowling Coach: Saqlain Mushtaq (also)
- Power Hitting Coach: (If they can) Matthew Hayden, otherwise I don't know any other options


- And we should hire foreign consultants whenever going on overseas tours or tournaments like WC. Matthew Hayden for T20 WC is a very good example.
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I like the list, but I would change the fast bowling coach (mechanical) to Stefan Jones and hire a power hitting coach from Baseball.
 
Shaun Tait, the newly-appointed fast bowling coach of the Pakistan men's team, will join the Test squad late.

According to sources, Tait's arrival in Pakistan has been delayed as efforts are being made to complete the travel documents, including the former Australian pacer's visa.

He won't be part of the training camp, starting from February 16 in Karachi. The 38-year-old will join the side directly in Islamabad ahead of the first Test in Rawalpindi, starting from March 4.

https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/n...coach-shaun-taits-arrival-in-pakistan-delayed
 
PCB condoles the passing of bowling coach Shaun Tait’s father, due to which his arrival in Pakistan has been delayed. Shaun’s new arrival date will be confirmed in due course.
 
Update on Shaun Tait: Bowling coach Shaun Tait will miss the first Test due to his father's funeral. His arrival date in Pakistan will be shared in due course.
 
A lot of youngsters in the team with raw pace, I’m sure he will be good for youngsters like Haris, Naseem and Shaheen.

He was a World Cup winning bowler spent ample of time in the Australian top teams, had injuries and came back from them. Just that mental side of the game is important and after Philander a good choice.
 
Philander was doing really well, would have preffered to see him continue. Lets see what Tait brings to the table. Sorry about his father, though. RIP.
 
Update on Shaun Tait: Bowling coach Shaun Tait will reach Karachi on 9th March. He will integrate with the team after the completion of his three-day isolation.
 
Wonder if Tait can do anything to help our bowlers when the pitches are so bad!
 
Didn’t know that Shaun Tait is an overseas citizen of India. Good for him.
 
Shaun Tait is now in Pakistan and undergoing isolation and expected to join the squad withing the next 48 hours.
 
Hope Tait has some good plans for Shaheen - Pakistan need their fast-bowling coach to be in the thick of things.
 
Joining the squad tomorrow as per Waqar Younis on TV
 
Height of unprofessionalism from PCB not have a bowling coach in post before a major Test series.

Non-serious attitude to international cricket.
 
Markhor said:
Height of unprofessionalism from PCB not have a bowling coach in post before a major Test series.

Non-serious attitude to international cricket.
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Saqlain is the head coach, wat is he doing with the spinners.. Tait lost his father recently and thats why there is a delay in him joining the squad..
 
No coach in the world can make you take 20 wickets so long as ramiz raja is dictating such pitches. Game is gone we should just hope not to get more demerit points and get baned for hosting in future
 
Looking at the ptiches so far, he might ask PCB for the first return flight home.
 
Shaun Tait has joined the Pakistan squad and will be with the team from today.
 
Don't understand Ramiz's fascination with having Australian's with minimal coaching experience coming into the Pakistan setup.

Does he think they'll wave their wand and magically transform us into some neo Australian team of the 2000s. Just select the best options based on qualifications and results and not on the inferiority most of our players - past and present- feel when compared to Australia
 
Shaun Tait is now part of the Pakistan squad:

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A good addition for aesthetics nonetheless don't ride too much on Tait he himself when Erratic was tonked all over the G
 
The only achievement of shaun tait in his entire career was to bowl fast and nothing else he has done. A very bad choice by PCB to appoint him as a coach. Can he teach the Pakistani bowlers how to bowl with a new ball when he himself don't know anything other then to bowl fast without any plan and direction.
 
This is a big blunder by PCB , they have always good rid of good coaches. Julien Fountain , Steve Rixon , Philander.
 
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