Former New Zealand captain, five-time Ashes winner to join Blackcaps' coaching roster
Cricket | August 23, 2023 7:43 ISTNew Zealand have made some valuable additions to their coaching set-up ahead of the ODI World Cup in India.
New Zealand have made some valuable additions to their coaching set-up ahead of the ODI World Cup in India.
A reliable source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that Saqlain was most likely to continue as head coach for the Australia series.
Saqlain, who has worked as interim head coach with the Pakistan team since September, has informed PCB chief Ramiz Raja of his inability to take up the role full-time.
Pakistan coach Saqlain Mushtaq on Thursday said it would be a "great thing" if his team gets to square off against India in the T20 World Cup final and lauded the two sides for sending a message of friendship during their earlier clash in the ongoing tournament.
Saqlain, who is presently head coach at the Pakistan Cricket Board’s High Performance Centre in Lahore, said the law is discouraging youngsters from taking up the art of off-spin bowling.
Saqlain Mushtaq had praised MS Dhoni following his retirement from international cricket, adding that the former Indian captain deserved a farewell match.
Saqlain, who was involved in both matches, said that Tendulkar's knock came against a Pakistan team that was well prepared and battling to win the match
During the 1999 World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board suddenly asked the cricketers to send their family back in the middle of the tournament.
Saqlain Mushtaq has heaped praise on Kuldeep Yadav, stating that the Indian tweaker has done really well in shorter formats in recent times.
Saqlain gave Babar an edge over Kohli owing to the youngster's humble nature as against the latter's aggressive on-field attitude. Saqlain based his opinion on sports science.
One of the best dismissals of Kohli has been the one effected by Rashid who cleaned up the Indian captain during the Headingley ODI in 2018.
In addition to the two former Test cricketers, LUMS graduate Asser Malik, who has a wide-ranging experience with various multi-national companies, has been confirmed as High Performance Operations Manager.
Former Pakistan bowler Saqlain Mushtaq has expressed his surprise at the Indian player not being a part of side's limited-overs setup.
In one of his early battles with Tendulkar during the Sahara Cup in Canada, Saqlain thought it would be a good idea to sledge the champion batsman. As it panned out, the wily off-spinner sledged to never sledge the then Indian captain again.
The Pakistan legend hailed Tendulkar and said that he could read everything because of his sharp eyes, which made him intimidating.
Saqlain said that Ganguly was a great captain for India and will emulate that success as BCCI President.
The Pakistan spinner was awarded a 55-day extension which will cover the Ashes series which begins August 1.
Captain Kohli led the way with a century and a 97, as India staged a comeback in the series with a victory in the third Test at Trent Bridge.
The 37-year-old, who is currently facing a suspension from bowling in international cricket for the third time in three years due to illegal bowling action, called on the ICC to make the bowling rules a little accommodating to include the 'Doosra'.
Saqlain who is currently working as a spin consultant with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said he had been advised by some people to either criticise the board or use political connections to get a job in the PCB.
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