Pakistan have slipped to the bottom of the ICC World Test Championship points table after their loss to England by an innings and 47 runs in the Test series opener at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
In complete contrast to Najam Sethi's approach which saw the appointment of foreign coaches, the Zaka Ashraf-led PCB prefers former Pakistan players in the coaching management.
Pakistan's fortunes in the ongoing World Cup are hanging by a thread as they will need to win both their remaining game and hope for other results to go their way. They are scheduled to face New Zealand on Saturday (November 4) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
While addressing a bunch of journalists in the post-match press conference, Arthur pinpointed the absence of the Pakistan fans and the lack of support for the 1992 World Cup champions. Pakistani fans have not received visas to come and watch the marquee tournament.
Pakistan will play Australia in their upcoming World Cup clash on Friday, October 20, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match will be a day-night affair and the first contest at the venue in the ongoing marquee tournament. Australia are yet to win a game in the event.
Sethi said the decision to bring Arthur was taken because of his past work in Pakistan cricket.
Former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat is said to have confirmed his availability to work as a bowling coach.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to re-hire Mickey Arthur as the Pakistan cricket team's director. Arthur had coached the Pakistan cricket team from 2016 to 2019
Sri Lanka lost the ODI series 1-2 to India but the win in the final ODI gave confidence to Arthur.
Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka and head coach Mickey Arthur were seen engaging in a heated discussion following the side's three-wicket loss to India in 2nd ODI.
Sarfaraz and Arthur had combined well to take Pakistan to the Champions Trophy title in 2017.
Immediately upon testing positive for the coronavirus, both Arthur and Thirimanne were directed to follow Sri Lankan government's health protocol on Covid-19.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) had earlier announced that a select squad of 13 players will undergo a 12-day 'Residential Training Camp' at the Colombo Cricket Club starting Monday.
Sri Lanka head coach Mickey Arthur talked about the impact on coronavirus on cricket, adding that the world 'as we know it' is going to change.
Aamir had quit Test cricket last year, a decision which did not go down well with the team management. It led to speculations that the pacer may be ignored when the squad is picked for the World Cup, scheduled to be held in Australia later this year
Mickey Arthur is handing out tailored workouts to ensure his side remains physically and mentally fit when the on field action resumes.
Arthur feels the T20 squad needs some adjustments and a method to win games, ahead of the World Cup later this year.
Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav, as well as Sri Lanka head coach Mickey Arthur are the latest to come out in support of five-day Tests.
Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne interacted with the media ahead of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
Mickey Arthur has reportedly agreed a two-year contract with Sri Lanka Cricket.
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