After a wavering outing in the home season, The Pakistan players are now set to begin preparations ahead of the approaching edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The highly-anticipated season of the renowned T20 competition is set to kick off in the second week of February, with the final scheduled in mid-March. A majority of Pakistani players and multiple global stars will be in action in PSL 2023, which is a six-team competition.
The Babar Azam-led team Pakistan was under scrutiny due to poor performance in the recent-concluded home season. The Men In Green squared off against England in a Test series and New Zealand in both Test and ODI series. Pakistan, surprisingly, faced defeats in all three series on their home soil, which ultimately resulted in a lot of criticism. Earlier, The renowned team ended up as runners-up in the T20 World Cup 2022 last year.
“It’s A Slap On Our Cricket System” Misbah ul Haq Lashes Out At PCB Following The Appointment Of Mickey Arthur As Online Coach
Meanwhile, Pakistan veteran Misbah ul Haq has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the rehiring of Mickey Arthur as Director-cum-coach. Misbah believes that it is a matter of disrespect that Arthur is joining the side on a part-time basis and has not agreed to be with the team throughout the year. He further added that the Pakistan Cricketing eco-system is vulnerable with multiple weak links.
“It’s a slap on our Cricket system that we are not able to find a high-profile full-time coach, It is a shame that the best ones do not want to come and we insist on having someone who is looking at Pakistan as a second option. I blame our own system, which is vulnerable enough with so many weak lines,” said Misbah ul Haq
“We are to be blamed ourselves that we have disrespected and discredited our own people to make a bad image. The present and former lot do not respect each other, grossly hitting the credibility and value of our cricket which, as a result, gives an impression that we are not capable.” The Pakistan veteran further added
Multiple credible media reports have confirmed that Mickey Arthur is set to rejoin the Pakistan team, this time in the role of Director. Arthur, who also wants to continue his tenure with Derbyshire county, will play a crucial role for Pakistan Cricket on a part-time basis.
