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'Players Are Very Skilled,' Pakistan's Ex-Coach Blames PCB And Media For Team's Decline

Pakistan cricket after 1st Test vs England [Source: @TheRealPCB/X.Com]Pakistan cricket after 1st Test vs England [Source: @TheRealPCB/X.Com]

Following Pakistan's recent defeat in the Test series against England, former Pakistan cricket coach Mickey Arthur has voiced concerns over issues affecting the team’s performance. The Shan Masood-led squad lost the first Test match by an innings and 47 runs, despite posting a massive total of 500-plus in the first innings. 

This defeat marked Pakistan as the first team in Test history to lose after such a high-scoring first innings, leaving them 0-1 down in the three-match series. Pakistan's dismal run in Test cricket has now extended to 11 consecutive matches without a win, including seven losses and four draws, and Masood has yet to secure a victory in his six matches as Test captain.

Mickey Arthur Call for Consistency In Administration

Mickey Arthur, who previously served as Pakistan's head coach, addressed the pressing need for consistency in the selection and management of the team. He emphasized that while Pakistan’s players are talented and deserve their places in the squad, frequent changes in team composition and an unstable administrative environment are hindering their performance. 

“Just a few thoughts as a follower of Pakistan cricket! 1.The players are very very skilled and are the right one's. 2.The inconsistency around selection,environment and administration plays a role in team morale,give the players structure and they will perform!”

“3.The vile rhetoric from media and media driven agendas do not help! 4.The promotion of players by player agents or media makes the player sometimes think he is way more important than he is in reality creating a false view! 5.Playing for Pakistan should be the best time ever!”

Mickey Arthur also expressed concerns about the media’s role in promoting players, which he feels can sometimes create a false sense of self-importance. He argued that such over-promotion often distances players from reality, causing them to lose focus on team goals and inflate their own significance.

Beyond just the promotion, Arthur criticized the 'vile rhetoric' from some sections of the media, describing it as counterproductive. According to him, constant negative coverage can lead to increased pressure on the players, which may, in turn, hamper their performance.

As Pakistan aims to bounce back in the remainder of the series against England, Arthur’s insights may serve as a call to action for the team’s management and administration.