KARACHI: Former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday and is expected to be appointed as the new Director of the Men in Green’s team. He will stay with the team until April 20 before leaving for England, where he is currently the Head of Cricket at Derbyshire.
His return to the Pakistan team as Director is expected to bring a wealth of experience and expertise, as well as renewed hope for success in future tournaments.
Arthur previously served as the head coach of the Pakistan team for three years from 2016 to 2019, during which time the team achieved some notable successes, including winning the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017.
However, following the team’s fifth-place finish at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided not to renew Arthur’s contract, along with those of his support staff.
Despite this, the PCB has confirmed that it has been in talks with Arthur about potentially appointing him as the head coach once again.
The role would see him guide the team through to the ACC Asia Cup, ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
However, due to Arthur’s long-term contract with Derbyshire, the PCB has also discussed the possibility of him acting as a consultant to the team on a time-sharing basis. Arthur has promised to join the team in India for the 50-over ICC World Cup later this year, but he will continue working for Derbyshire County Cricket Club as a full-time coach and won’t be available during the English domestic season.
