Former Pakistani Coach Mickey Arthur has been appointed as the Director Pakistan Cricket Team by the Pakistan Cricket Board. According to a statement by the cricket board, Arthur, aged 54, will play a key role in designing, formulating, and overseeing strategies for the Pakistan men’s team.
In addition to his involvement in the coaching staff for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, he will also be part of the team for the away tour to Australia and the home series against the West Indies. Furthermore, Arthur will be present during Pakistan’s matches against India in the ACC Asia Cup.
From 2016 to 2019, Arthur’s coaching prowess led Pakistan to impressive achievements, including reaching the No.1 rankings in both Tests and T20Is. His guidance also played a crucial role in Pakistan’s triumphant victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017.
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Najam Sethi said, “I am pleased that Mickey has formally rejoined the Pakistan men’s cricket team with an enhanced role in which he will be responsible for formulating and implementing strategies for the upcoming assignments across all formats.”
He added, “Furthermore, he will also be responsible for strengthening the national team culture, identifying and grooming future stars so that we can strengthen our bench-strength and strategically secure our future. Having lived and worked in Pakistan during his previous tenure, Mickey knows the current players, the structure and the system at the back of his hand. I am sure he will incorporate learnings from the previous tenure so that he can have an even more successful second term.”
Mickey Arthur said, “I am absolutely thrilled to be rejoining the Pakistan cricket team and look forward to working with the group. Since moving on, I have kept a track of the players and their collective performances. This is a talented bunch with the potential to be number one across all formats and my endeavor is to put in place strategies and create an environment that can contribute in further enhancing their performances so that we can extract the best out of them.”
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Who is Mickey Arthur?
Mickey Arthur is a prominent figure in the world of cricket coaching. Born on May 17, 1968, in Johannesburg, South Africa, he is a former cricketer and renowned cricket coach. Arthur has had an illustrious coaching career, having worked with various international cricket teams.
Arthur’s coaching journey began in 2005 when he was appointed as the head coach of the South African national cricket team. Under his leadership, South Africa achieved significant successes, including winning Test series against England and Australia, and achieving the No.1 ranking in Test cricket for the first time.
In 2010, Arthur moved on to coach the Australian national cricket team. During his tenure, Australia became the top-ranked team in all three formats of the game – Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20) cricket. However, his tenure with the Australian team ended in 2013 after a series of controversies and disagreements with team management.
In 2013, Arthur was appointed as the head coach of the Pakistan national cricket team, a role he held until 2019. During his time with Pakistan, Arthur’s coaching skills were evident as he guided the team to several notable achievements. This included reaching the No.1 ranking in Tests and T20Is, winning the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017, and leading Pakistan to a historic Test series victory in the West Indies in 2017.
Arthur is known for his emphasis on fitness, discipline, and strategic planning. He is also credited with nurturing young talent and promoting a positive team culture. His coaching style is often described as meticulous, detail-oriented, and focused on player development.
Overall, Mickey Arthur has had a successful coaching career, leaving a significant impact on the teams he has worked with and contributing to the development of cricket worldwide.