PCB decides against renewing contracts of Mickey Arthur and support staff

As part of the recruitment process, the PCB will now advertise the four available roles and will invite high level applications from interested candidates.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Wednesday the contracts of head coach Mickey Arthur, bowling coach Azhar Mahmood, batting coach Grant Flower and trainer Grant Luden will not be renewed. The PCB Cricket Committee, which met on Friday, were unanimous in their recommendations for the change. The recommendations were forwarded and discussed with the PCB Chairman, Ehsan Mani. As part of the recruitment process, the PCB will now advertise the four available roles and will invite high level applications from interested candidates.

File image: Pakistan's head coach Mickey Arthur (L) and bowling coach Azhar Mahmood. (AFP)

“I am thankful to the PCB Cricket Committee for submitting their recommendations following an exhaustive and detailed review process,” PCB chief Ehsan Mani was quoted as saying in a statement. “The committee comprised of individuals who possess tremendous acumen, experience and knowledge. The unanimous recommendation of the Committee was that it was time for new leadership and a fresh approach. I am happy to accept their strong recommendations.”

“The PCB remains committed to its fans and followers and we will do our utmost to ensure that we make decisions that continue to move Pakistan cricket forward in all formats.”