Mickey Arthur likely to become first online coach in cricket history as Pakistan keen

Mickey Arthur (Source: Twitter)

After the struggle they endured during the entire year, Pakistan are in desperate need of a turnaround as their search for a coach is on. The green nation mostly endured a sub-par 2022 where they failed to gather even a single Test win at home surrendering to Australia and England while drawing a series against New Zealand.

The Babar Azam-led side are looking to rehire former head coach Mickey Arthur in the same role but the 2017 Champions Trophy-winning coach is said to be not interested in leaving his Derbyshire role.

However, there are certain reports based in the media that mention PCB's keenness to appoint him as the head of the side, so much so that they are pondering over the idea of making him work online instead of regularly travelling with the team.

Moreover, he will be coaching the side offline during the upcoming ODI World Cup scheduled in India in October-November. 

The rumour could come as a major development as previously PCB chairman Najam Sethi expressed that he is confident that Arthur will join them as the talks are still on between them.

“I am personally in negotiations with Mickey and we have resolved 90 percent of issues. Hopefully, we will very soon share the news that Mickey will be joining us. I’d like him to build his own team of coaches once he is here.

“Owing to his long-term contract with Derbyshire, we have also discussed a proposal to act as a consultant to the PCB on a time-sharing basis with Derbyshire. Unfortunately, however, this option is proving difficult to materialise for various reasons on both sides."

This claim materializes or not remains to be seen in the upcoming days as Pakistani players will be involved in Pakistan Super League (PSL).

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