Pakistan made mistake by removing Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mickey Arthur after 2019 WC: Latif
Cricket | July 16, 2021 11:36 ISTSarfaraz and Arthur had combined well to take Pakistan to the Champions Trophy title in 2017.
Sarfaraz and Arthur had combined well to take Pakistan to the Champions Trophy title in 2017.
Pakistan was whitewashed in the three-match series with the biggest blow coming on Tuesday when it lost after scoring 331.
Pakistan will play three ODIs and an equal number of T20Is, beginning July 8, in England. The squad will then leave for the Caribbean to play five T20Is
Ramiz Raja also pointed out the differences between Misbah-ul-Haq and Ravi Shastri as coaches.
The left-arm pacer, who blamed the current dispensation at PCB for his shock retirement, said he would be available to play for Pakistan again only once the support staff led by head coach Misbah-ul-Haq exits.
Back from New Zealand after a disappointing tour which ended with a 0-2 loss in the two-Test series, Pakistan will now play two Tests against South Africa
A senior official of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the meeting will most likely be held in Lahore but the date has not been finalised as yet.
Misbah has made similar statements after Pakistan lost on tours to Australia and England earlier.
Pakistan lost the T20 series before the 101-run defeat in the first Test.
Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Amir blames the new team management led by Misbah and Waqar Younis for his sudden retirement from international cricket.
Pakistan's tour of New Zealand for three T20Is and two tests starting next week was thrown into doubt when eight of the Pakistan party tested positive for COVID-19, and some breached the health protocols.
The 53-strong Pakistan team had been denied the right to train after eight members had tested positive for COVID-19.
Misbah's statement came amid reports that the ICC is considering splitting points for unplayed games in the championship cycle which was originally scheduled to end in June-July 2021 with the final in England.
Misbah-ul-Haq has said that Pakistan cricketers are 'mentally very strong' and players from Western countries are more likely to face such issues due to "difference" in cultures.
Misbah-ul-Haq was appointed as the side's head coach and chief selector in 2019, following the departure of Mickey Arthur.
PCB CEO Wasim Khan told the media that he and Chairman Ehsan Mani would be meeting with Misbah very soon to discuss his performance.
Misbah has held a series of meetings with the head coaches of the provincial teams taking part in the National T20 Championship, some of whom are also members of the national selection committee, to discuss plans for the upcoming series.
According to sources close to the players, PCB CEO will meet with the three players on Monday to convey the board’s displeasure over their move to approach PM Imran Khan.
He also made it clear that the team management had roles for senior players Wahab Riaz, Muhammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shoaib Malik in their plans for the World Cup and they would not be discarded.
The majestic batsman also expressed his reservations over the performance of the team on the recent England tour, pointing out that only bad teams lose a Test after taking a big first innings lead.
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