Misbah-ul-Haq attributes Kohli's downfall to his ego and pride
Cricket | June 30, 2022 17:59 ISTKohli looks to chase deliveries outside-off a lot of times and he has been dismissed in that manner multiple times: Misbah
Kohli looks to chase deliveries outside-off a lot of times and he has been dismissed in that manner multiple times: Misbah
According to the source, Misbah also had reservations over the selection of at least two players in the squad, particularly Azam Khan, and made it clear to Wasim Khan they can't be in the World Cup squad.
The Pak board has now decided to rope in Saqlain Mushtaq and Abdul Razzaq as interim coaches as the team is set to leave for the New Zealand series.
Misbah was the only Pakistan squad member who failed two pre-departure PCR tests. All other members will leave Jamaica as per schedule later on Wednesday
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
Misbah said while some might play down the wins over Zimbabwe but the success in South Africa and Zimbabwe was very satisfying.
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.
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