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Should Saqlain Mushtaq be appointed as Head Coach for Pakistan?
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Its more than 2 months since job advertisement. Does PCB need to wait for few years to receive applications?
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After being on the verge of parting ways with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Saqlain Mushtaq has emerged as the strongest candidate to be appointed as the national team head coach after completing an interim role.
Well-placed sources told Dawn that the PCB Director International Cricket Zakir Khan met the former off-spinner on Thursday after local media reported a fall-out between him and the board.
According to the reports, Saqlain, after stepping down from his permanent role as the Head of International Player Development at the National High Performance Centre, was not happy with the financial package PCB offered to him for the head coach position.
Sources said the former Test cricketer was offered a salary less than that of former head coach Misbah-ul-Haq, despite leading Pakistan to the semi-finals at the ICC T20 World Cup last year and winning series against Bangladesh and West Indies.
Under Saqlain, Pakistan were able to break a 29-year World Cup jinx against archrivals India when they beat them by 10 wickets at the T20 showpiece event.
While the 45-year-old first assignment was the World Cup, he was appointed as interim coach ahead of Pakistan’s home series against New Zealand and England. Both series couldn’t be held due New Zealand’s abrupt withdrawal on the eve of the first One-day International citing security concerns and England’s opting out of the tour due to apparent ‘mental health issues’ for their players.
Saqlain took charge after former head coach Misbah and bowling coach Waqar Younis stepped down from their posts days after Ramiz Raja assumed charged as the PCB chairman.
The PCB has remained tight-lipped regarding certain future. However, according to sources, he will be Pakistan head coach as the team looks to host the likes of Australia, New Zealand and England this year.
Published in Dawn, January 27th, 2022
Well-placed sources told Dawn that the PCB Director International Cricket Zakir Khan met the former off-spinner on Thursday after local media reported a fall-out between him and the board.
According to the reports, Saqlain, after stepping down from his permanent role as the Head of International Player Development at the National High Performance Centre, was not happy with the financial package PCB offered to him for the head coach position.
Sources said the former Test cricketer was offered a salary less than that of former head coach Misbah-ul-Haq, despite leading Pakistan to the semi-finals at the ICC T20 World Cup last year and winning series against Bangladesh and West Indies.
Under Saqlain, Pakistan were able to break a 29-year World Cup jinx against archrivals India when they beat them by 10 wickets at the T20 showpiece event.
While the 45-year-old first assignment was the World Cup, he was appointed as interim coach ahead of Pakistan’s home series against New Zealand and England. Both series couldn’t be held due New Zealand’s abrupt withdrawal on the eve of the first One-day International citing security concerns and England’s opting out of the tour due to apparent ‘mental health issues’ for their players.
Saqlain took charge after former head coach Misbah and bowling coach Waqar Younis stepped down from their posts days after Ramiz Raja assumed charged as the PCB chairman.
The PCB has remained tight-lipped regarding certain future. However, according to sources, he will be Pakistan head coach as the team looks to host the likes of Australia, New Zealand and England this year.
Published in Dawn, January 27th, 2022
So where is the foreign coach Ramiz was boasting? Its more than 2 months since advertisement still PCB couldn't find any decent candidate.
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Not really, ramiz from day one has been advocating for the players for taking more responsibility themselves. He wants the best coaches at the NHPC and in domestic cricket.
Do u really think Saqlain would be the best choice as a coach for national team? He played out of form Hasan Ali for 8 matches without looking for any alternative. Hasan Ali eventually cost us semi. Nawaz/Dhani could make the difference.
If Saqlain is appointed as head coach for national team, most likely Moin/Aaqib will be the head coach of NHPC.
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Team has lost just one match since Saqlain took over, we have had 12-13 different man of the match awards in the team (Including the players that the so called experts and fans written off).
Surely seems to be doing something right. Hassan was one of the key players and have add one of the highest wicket tally (I guess 2nd or 3rd highest) across the formats since his comeback along with some decent lower order hitting. Surely you dont drop your key players just because he has struggled in few matches. He averaged 19 with an economy of 8.09 in T20Is in 2021 with 25 wickets.
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Whats your definition of a decent candidate?
Someone who has worked with teams like Nz, WI, BD and Eng (Was part of the WC 19 winning team's staff), players he has worked with have rated him, has experience of working in NHPC would definitely count as a decent candidate by any definition if he gets the job.
What do you think of Mark Boucher, Chris Silverwood, Justin Langer, Gary Stead (they have only worked at domestic level)? Will you count them as decent coaches or you would say no country has been able to find a decent enough coach?
Rumors are Saqlain will be allowed to have the supporting staff of his choice, will have to see who he prefers.
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To be honest, Ramiz wants a low profile head coach who will just play a supporting role behind the scenes. He believes in the horses for courses approach of appointing short term consultants depending on where the team is touring and Saqlain will play the bridge between them and the players.
Ramiz ultimately wants the captain Babar Azam to be fully empowered and to take charge, ownership of the team
What do you think of Mark Boucher, Chris Silverwood, Justin Langer, Gary Stead (they have only worked at domestic level)? Will you count them as decent coaches or you would say no country has been able to find a decent enough coach?
Saqlain just worked as spin consultant with other teams not as a main coach.
Rumors are Saqlain will be allowed to have the supporting staff of his choice, will have to see who he prefers.
Not sure Moin, Aaaqib... will get high profile jobs as well
Saqlain just worked as spin consultant with other teams not as a main coach.
Rumors are Saqlain will be allowed to have the supporting staff of his choice, will have to see who he prefers.
Not sure Moin, Aaaqib... will get high profile jobs as well
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According to media reports, a decision has been taken by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to retain the services of Saqlain Mushtaq as the head coach for the Australia series.
Apparently PCB has not had time to find a new coach due to being busy with PSL even though an advertisement was placed a few weeks ago.
Apparently PCB has not had time to find a new coach due to being busy with PSL even though an advertisement was placed a few weeks ago.
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These type of things do not get highlighted when team is winning.. Its just a matter of losing a series and media will bash ramiz and PCB in such a way that they'll make appointment immediately in a week, for which they are not getting time for more than six months.. Poor casual attitude and planning of PCB that no need to worry if we are winning... This is not called planning.. Results should not impact your planning and goals.. If they have decided to continue with saqlain l, then let's just announce and make it clear.. Removing all the ambiguity and uncertainty... That is called professional setup
Saqlain would be fine as head coach so long as they can rope in top class foreign batting and bowling coaches for team and also someone highly professional at NHPC.
Wonder if Andy Flower would be interested in batting coach role if paid right amount.
Or perhaps Jonty as batting and fielding coach.
Not convinced about Philandar and Hayden. Also Peter Moores hasn't done anything special with KK either.
Wonder if Andy Flower would be interested in batting coach role if paid right amount.
Or perhaps Jonty as batting and fielding coach.
Not convinced about Philandar and Hayden. Also Peter Moores hasn't done anything special with KK either.
Raja Rambo failing at one of his most important tasks.....all talk no walk...
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That would be great, players did look up to saqlain and performed
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The PCB has confirmed that Saqlain Mushtaq will continue as Head Coach for another 12 months
Nice.. Atleast the uncertainty and ambiguity has been put to an end for at least a year now..
Why don't we have any Indian batting coach? When they can learn from shoaib wasim waqar then why not us?
Gavaskar, Ravi, Jadeja etc... I believe they have much much better batting understanding technically, situational and attitude wise as well... Will they not work under us or is it that we can't pay them?
Gavaskar, Ravi, Jadeja etc... I believe they have much much better batting understanding technically, situational and attitude wise as well... Will they not work under us or is it that we can't pay them?
Proberly both pay and not willing to work for the pcb.
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Can Saqlain escape criticism for the defeat against Australia?
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For God’s sake!!!
Forget about the ICC championship for once.
Pakistan is a mid tier team which was playing a top tier team. We need to be proud that despite having passengers like Fawad Alam, Sajid Khan, Nauman Ali and Hassan Ali we didnt loose 3-0.
The only way is up from here. I will surely stick with Saqi.
Forget about the ICC championship for once.
Pakistan is a mid tier team which was playing a top tier team. We need to be proud that despite having passengers like Fawad Alam, Sajid Khan, Nauman Ali and Hassan Ali we didnt loose 3-0.
The only way is up from here. I will surely stick with Saqi.
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The Indian batting talent today is not because of Gavaskar and Co. It is because of having a solid and rich structure.
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Well they have to stick with Saqi for the next 12 months, they cant hire an elite foreign coach and in 12 months time if PTI cant stay in power, he will be removed i guess..
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It's really a good idea. But problem is it's an issue of ego
We were outplanned by Australia, it has to be one of Babar or Saqlain....
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Unfair to dismiss a coach based on one tour. Not all coaches are super fit. Saqlain has knee issues which is why he has developed a paunch with age.
You always give excuse of his knee issue for him looking like a---------- lets not say anything indecent , but there is a procedure called knee replacement, is a very very common one , done everywhere including every city in Pakistan . Its just his mental condition , lack of commitment , laziness , easy money , making him so unfit and not looking like even coach of a school team.
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This is an ignorant post. Akhtar has issues with his knees. He goes to the gym, worksout and runs daily and even he has a paunch. Once your knees are gone, your cardio vascular options are restricted. Didn't Saj comment that he was shocked when he met Saqlain in person when he was 35 that he was walking around with a limp as if he was a 50 year old already?
I don't think you even read my post, forget about it , not worth discussing with you.
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All i am going to say is if Misbah oversaw this australia tour the knives would have been out against him, seems like Saqi has escaped some of the flak as of yet,
I have to be consistent and I think Saqlain has a lot to answer for.
If he was part of the defensive tactics he needs to either change up or move on.
Same result if he was just following instructions from the “smart operator”. We need stronger characters
If he was part of the defensive tactics he needs to either change up or move on.
Same result if he was just following instructions from the “smart operator”. We need stronger characters
I am not a fan of Saqi being coach. I think the PCB needs to look in to getting a proper foreign coach with credentials and a proper track record and someone who subscribes to the modern attacking brand of cricket.
This defensive mentality needs to change and this favouritism of certain players who happen to be passengers in the team. Another thing I see with a foreign coach is zero tolerance on fitness and calling out players who are simply not good enough.
Saqi may have been a good spin bowler but I just dont feel he's head coach material. Someone with proper experience is a must
This defensive mentality needs to change and this favouritism of certain players who happen to be passengers in the team. Another thing I see with a foreign coach is zero tolerance on fitness and calling out players who are simply not good enough.
Saqi may have been a good spin bowler but I just dont feel he's head coach material. Someone with proper experience is a must
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Ramiz in a media interaction
“Saqlain will be there as head coach till the completion of one year. He possibly would not be in a position to continue following a one year stint more due to his domestic engagements and priorities"
“Saqlain will be there as head coach till the completion of one year. He possibly would not be in a position to continue following a one year stint more due to his domestic engagements and priorities"
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A master spinner but why can he not get our spinners to perform better?
This guy doesn't now anything. He took lots of $$$ from PCB to fix Ajmal's action but failed miserably to do anything which cost Ajmal's career.
Also a yes man/clueless wanna be head coach. Doesn't know what to do?
Looks like PCB is not that serious about upcoming T20 World Cup and wants to save some $$$.
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#OnThisDay in 1999, Saqlain Mushtaq claimed a World Cup hat-trick against Zimbabwe to help Pakistan win by 148 runs.
Scorecard: https://pcb.com.pk/icc-world-cup-1999/match/8003.html
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#OnThisDay in 1999, Saqlain Mushtaq claimed a World Cup hat-trick against Zimbabwe to help Pakistan win by 148 runs.Scorecard: https://pcb.com.pk/icc-world-cup-1999/match/8003.html
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Till 2000s it was Intikhab Alam, Yawar
Saeed, Saleem Jaffar, Iqbal Qasim etc who continued to leech PCB turn by turn so much that Oxford dictionary was thinking of addding them synonyms for parasite.
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Here Comes Saqlain again getting his arzi submitted for the same job from which he was sacked twice.
Saeed, Saleem Jaffar, Iqbal Qasim etc who continued to leech PCB turn by turn so much that Oxford dictionary was thinking of addding them synonyms for parasite.
ثقلین مشتاق بھی وائٹ بال کوچ کے مضبوط امیدوار
پاکستان کے لیجنڈری اسپنر ثقلین مشتاق بھی وائٹ بال کوچ کے مضبوط امیدوار ہیں، اس عہدے کے لیے ان کا نام بھی زیرِ غور ہے۔
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Here Comes Saqlain again getting his arzi submitted for the same job from which he was sacked twice.
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