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PCB to appoint Mickey Arthur as world`s first online head coach 

Former Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur is likely to take up the Men In Green’s coaching responsibilities again but this time with a twist. As per reports in Pakistani media, the Australian has agreed to coach Pakistan online. He won’t be present for all series and will only travel when he feels it is necessary. He will only coach Babar Azam & Co online. With that, he becomes World Cricket’s first full-time “ONLINE” coach
Mickey Arthur set to return as Pakistan’s team director

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to appoint former coach, Mickey Arthur, as Pakistan’s team director.

According to media reports, there will no head coach of the side. Instead, PCB is looking to hire assistant coaches for all three facets of the game i.e. batting, bowling and fielding coach, who will work with Arthur.

Former New Zealand cricketer, Grant Bradburn, is likely to take up the role as Pakistan team’s assistant coach. He had previously served as the fielding coach of the Pakistan men's team from 2018 to 2020.
Former cricketers oppose Mickey Arthur's appointment as part-time coach

ISLAMABAD: As former Pakistan head coach is likely to return to the cricket set-up as a part-time coach, former cricketers including Shahid Afridibelieve that such an arrangement may not work in the longer run, The News reported Wednesday.

A former Test cricketer, who is also in talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for an assignment, said that coaching is a full-time job.

"Even the consultancy is a full-time job as a consultant needs to stay focused on his job. Wearing two hats at a time would only complicate the matter and create odd situations for the team members. The idea is not workable in the longer run," he said whilerequesting anonymity.

The cricketer also said that the Pakistan team required a full-time head coach, who stays with theteam at home during camp training and on every engagement abroad.

“Whether he is a foreigner or a local, he should be with the selected members of the national team throughout the year.”

Afridi, who was appointed as the interim chief selector, also opposed the idea. "There are better coaches available within Pakistan. The  must hire one of the home-grown coaches,” he said.

Speaking against such an idea,former pacer Aaqib Javed said: “Coaching is a full-time job. If you are a coach of a well-recognised team, you must devote full time to help the team get better results."

The PCB has kept shifting its stance on Arthur, first claiming that he has accepted the head coach job and then announced that he was only available for major events but PCB was in no mood to hire a part-timer.

Again, the PCB came with a new version and Arthur would now be available as a consultant guiding the team while working as a coach of the from English county team Derbyshire.

Arthur to be appointed as team director

Earlier this week, sources within the PCB shared thatArthur would be appointed as“ instead of head coach.

It has been decided that the position of head coach of the Pakistan cricket team will be terminated, since the board is aiming to work with assistant coaches, and not head coaches, sources revealed.

Arthur, who led Pakistan to its first-ever ICC Champions Trophy in 2017, will be the team director and look after all matters.

However, the former Pakistan coach will not be available to the national side during the English county season, according to the expected contract.

Arthur will be with the team for the ODI World Cup 2023 and Australia tour.

Reliable sources told Jang that Arthur will be available on the ground for very few assignments. The former coach has promised PCB to join the team in India for the 50-overs mega event this year. Meanwhile, he will continue working for Derbyshire County Cricket Club as a full-time coach.

On the other hand, the national cricket governing body has decided to appoint a chief of staff for Arthur.