PAK vs NZ: Mickey Arthur Arrives In Islamabad To Join Pakistan Cricket Team Ahead Of New Zealand ODIs
Published - 18 Apr 2023, 06:51 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM
Mickey Arthur, who had already been announced as the consultant director for the Pakistan National Cricket Team for their ODI and T20 series against New Zealand, has finally arrived in the nation’s capital, Islamabad.
As stated above, New Zealand National Cricket Team is on a limited-overs tour to Pakistan. More specifically, a 5-match ODI series and a 5-match T20I series.
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Arthur, who is currently contracted as the head coach of Derbyshire County Cricket Club (DCCC) in the English County tournament, will join up with the team in Rawalpindi, where the remaining two T20s are to be played.
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Mickey Arthur, who was previously Pakistan’s head coach from 2016 to 2019, was announced as the consultant director for the team by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi.
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“Two of the foreign coaches have already arrived in Lahore, while Mickey Arthur is coming on April 18. He will also take charge in one or two matches of the series against the Kiwis,” said Sethi in a previous media interaction.
Mickey Arthur will be in Pakistan for 3 days, before departing on April 20 to fulfill his duties with Derbyshire.
Nakam Sethi discusses the purpose behind Mickey Arthur’s Pakistan visit
Mickey Arthur has been hired s a remote consultant for the Pakistan National Cricket Team. His 3 day meet with the team will be followed by him remotely fulfilling his job.
PCB Chairman Najam Sethi has now explained the primary reason behind Arthur’s visit.
“The main purpose of his visit is to prepare his team, train them and brief them. He will also discuss his plans with Babar Azam and other players,” he said.
Mickey Arthur, along with Morne Morkel, has been hired as consultants for the Pakistan National Team for their ongoing series against New Zealand.
Despite losing the 3rd T20I by four runs, the Men in Green are 2-1 ahead in the series. They will look to clinch the series by winning the next match on Thursday, April 20.
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