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Sri Lanka head coach Mickey Arthur & Thirimanne test positive for Covid-19
PUBLISHED ON FEB 03, 2021 05:28 PM IST
- Sri Lanka are slated to play 2 Tests, 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is in the Caribbean over February and March but they are looking to reschedule the tour after the latest test reports.

SLC instructs team manager to submit report on alleged misconduct by player
PTI |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 04:58 PM IST
Sri Lankan cricket found itself in the middle of an ugly controversy after multiple reports in the local media hinted at a spin bowling all-rounder in his 20s being found with a female official of the team in a hotel room.

Sri Lanka coach Arthur wants ICC to consider injury substitutions
Pretoria | By Reuters
UPDATED ON DEC 29, 2020 07:39 AM IST
A number of players have been hampered by muscle injuries and Arthur has blamed this on the team’s inadequate preparation for the match due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Sri Lanka coach Arthur relishing Boucher battle in South Africa series
Johannesburg | By Reuters
UPDATED ON DEC 21, 2020 08:09 PM IST
Boucher was one of Arthur’s most trusted senior players when the latter coached the Proteas between 2005 and 2010 with excellent success in the Test arena.

‘A comfort zone player, he couldn’t field’: Former Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur says Kamran Akmal failed two fitness tests
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By hindustantimes.com
UPDATED ON NOV 20, 2020 11:10 AM IST
Kamran did not take kindly to the criticism and lashed out at Arthur for giving too much importance to fitness and not giving young talents their due during his stint with the national team. He even blamed Arthur for the mess Pakistan cricket is in currently.

England vs Pakistan: ‘Cameras kept showing Misbah, he had hands on his head’ - Inzamam-ul-Haq slams Pakistan coach
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com
UPDATED ON SEP 01, 2020 07:24 PM IST
Speaking on his latest Youtube video, Inzamam questioned the negative reactions displayed by Misbah during the match, and said that his behaviour will affect the team’s morale during a tough contest.

Younis Khan brought a knife to my throat in Brisbane: Former Pakistan batting coach Grant Flower narrates shocking incident
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com
UPDATED ON JUL 03, 2020 08:08 AM IST
The Zimbabwean cricket great Grant Flower, who also worked as the batting coach of Pakistan, has revealed that former Pakistan cricketer Younis Khan once held a knife to his throat when he tried to offer him some advice.

Aim is to reach top-4 in both ODIs & Tests: Dimuth Karunaratne
Colombo | By Indo Asian News Service
UPDATED ON MAY 10, 2020 04:23 PM IST
Sri Lanka lost a two-Test series in Pakistan before defeating Zimbabwe at home since Arthur’s appointment. They are currently ranked fifth in the format.

‘He was frustrating to work with’: Former Pak coach names batsmen he had problems with
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON APR 20, 2020 02:19 PM IST
From fitness issues to behavioural incidents and now corruption charges, Akmal has seen it all. Despite being regarded as a prodigious talent, 29-year-old Akmal has been in and out of the Pakistan national team for several years now.

‘Should I go to PM for selection’: Akmal slams selectors, questions former coach
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JAN 22, 2020 08:41 AM IST
‘I am Pakistan’s player, I have been performing since 5 years, how much should I tolerate it? I said play me as a wicket-keeper if needed,’ he further said.

India vs Sri Lanka: ‘Need to educate players on match management’ - Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur
Pune | By PTI
UPDATED ON JAN 10, 2020 08:44 AM IST
Arthur, who was appointed as Sri Lanka coach in December last year, on Thursday said the Lankan players need to work on small aspects of the game like match management, game plan and strategy ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup to be held in Australia later this year.

‘Some serious work to do,’ Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur expresses concern after loss to India
Hindustan Times, Indore | By Devarchit Varma
UPDATED ON JAN 08, 2020 11:39 PM IST
India vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur said the Sri Lankan players need ‘a proper leadership and a proper direction’ to turn things around quickly before the T20 World Cup later this year.

India vs Sri Lanka: ‘No apparent weakness’ - SL coach Mickey Arthur passes verdict on Team India
Indore | By PTI
UPDATED ON JAN 08, 2020 11:05 AM IST
India are not as strong in the T20 format as they in the other two formats but Arthur can barely find any chink in their armoury.

It’s an emotional moment: Azhar Ali on return of Test cricket to Pakistan
Rawalpindi | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON DEC 10, 2019 06:06 PM IST
Pak vs SL: A 2009 terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team had led to a freeze on cricket in Pakistan, which has been playing its home matches on neutral venues.

Sri Lanka cricket team name experienced Mickey Arthur as head coach
Colombo | By Reuters
UPDATED ON DEC 05, 2019 05:48 PM IST
The 51-year-old former first class cricketer has enjoyed a more illustrious career as a head coach with the national teams of South Africa, Australia and Pakistan.

After being axed by PCB, Mickey Arthur set to be Sri Lanka’s next coach: Report
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON DEC 04, 2019 10:52 AM IST
According to a report in ‘ESPNCricinfo’, Flower will be Sri Lanka’s batting coach for the limited-overs format, while Sekar will be their new bowling coach.

Four PSL franchises not in favour of Misbah-ul-Haq’s involvement in event
Karachi | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON OCT 27, 2019 05:20 PM IST
Franchises had noted that last year also when Inzamam-ul-Haq was chief selector they had ensured he was dropped from the committee that finalised players list for draft and later also had to call off his association with a franchise.

Removing Mickey Arthur as coach was a tough decision: PCB top official
Karachi | By PTI
UPDATED ON SEP 29, 2019 07:22 PM IST
Arthur has recently spoken about the manner in which PCB’s cricket committee recommended his removal after the World Cup, saying he felt let down by people he trusted most.

May never be able to shake off nepotism tag, says Pakistan’s Imam-ul-Haq
Karachi | By Indo-Asian News Service
UPDATED ON SEP 28, 2019 05:29 PM IST
Imam made his debut for Pakistan in an ODI in 2019. He has since played 36 ODIs and maintained an average of 54.

Former Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur defends remarks about Wasim Akram, Misbah-ul-Haq
Karachi | By AFP
UPDATED ON SEP 28, 2019 08:58 AM IST
Arthur said he had supported the participation of both Wasim and Misbah on the committee but was disappointed with the decision after placing his trust in them.

‘Let’s talk cricket,’ Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq shuts down question on Kashmir
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 28, 2019 08:20 AM IST
Earlier, Misbah had said that he did not perform any magic to get this job and just asked the board to pay him whatever the previous coach was earning.

‘No magic to get job,’Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq opens up on his salary. It’s way less than Ravi Shastri’s
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 27, 2019 09:00 AM IST
While neither Misbah nor the PCB disclosed the exact amount the former captain is drawing for his dual role – the first time in Pakistan cricket – a report in Geo News did suggest Misbah has signed a whopping Rs. 2.8 million (monthly) deal with the PCB.

Misbah-ul-Haq’s salary an issue as PCB look to rope him in as coach
Lahore | By Indo Asian News Service
UPDATED ON AUG 29, 2019 08:23 AM IST
PCB chairman Ehsan Mani had made it clear that having dual roles -- with the national team and a PSL franchise -- will no longer be accepted as per the board’s new constitution.

Misbah-ul-Haq emerges as front-runner for Pakistan cricket coach
Karachi | By AFP
UPDATED ON AUG 27, 2019 03:21 PM IST
The four-member executive committee declined to renew Arthur’s contract after Pakistan failed to reach the semi-final of the World Cup in England and Wales.

Misbah-ul-Haq undecided on applying for Pakistan head coach role
Karachi | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON AUG 21, 2019 08:36 PM IST
Misbah-ul-Haq said he had only agreed to be camp commandant as he wanted to help the players prepare for the upcoming international and domestic season.

Mickey Arthur was assured of two-year extension after World Cup but PM Imran Khan rejected it: Sources
Press Trust of India | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON AUG 11, 2019 07:24 PM IST
PCB chairman Ehsan Mani had spoken to Imran Khan who is patron-in-chief of the PCB on the matter and the former skipper made it clear that a new team management set-up must be brought in after the World Cup.

Misbah-ul-Haq in race to become Pakistan head coach: Reports
Lahore | By Indo Asian News Service
UPDATED ON AUG 10, 2019 08:57 AM IST
On Wednesday, PCB announced it had ended its association with Arthur, as well as the bowling coach Azhar Mahmood, batting coach Grant Flower and trainer Grant Luden.

‘Disappointed and hurt’ - Mickey Arthur hits out after Pakistan axe
Karachi | By AFP
UPDATED ON AUG 07, 2019 03:39 PM IST
Arthur’s contract expired after last month’s World Cup, won by hosts England, and he had asked for a two-year extension.

PCB decides against renewing contracts of Mickey Arthur and support staff
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON AUG 07, 2019 01:57 PM IST
As part of the recruitment process, the PCB will now advertise the four available roles and will invite high level applications from interested candidates.

Coach Mickey Arthur suggests two players to replace Sarfaraz Ahmed as Pakistan captain
New Delhi | By IANS
UPDATED ON AUG 05, 2019 06:22 PM IST
According to reports, Arthur has told the PCB that leg-spinner Shadab Khan should replace Sarfaraz as captain in the limited-overs format while Babar Azam should lead the side in the Test format.