NEW DELHI: In the wake of the
Pakistan
cricket team's lackluster performances, including a disappointing World Cup campaign, the
Pakistan Cricket Board
(PCB) has decided to part ways with foreign coaches
Mickey Arthur
,
Grant Bradburn
, and
Andrew Puttick
. The decision comes as the board seeks to revamp the coaching setup following the team's struggles.
PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf and chief operating officer Salman Naseer will reportedly negotiate a final settlement with the trio.
The foreign coaches, who were part of the Pakistan team management during the
Asia Cup
and World Cup, had taken vacations upon their return to Lahore from India, only to be informed that their services were no longer required with the national team.
Initially, the PCB had intended to assign the trio to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) after appointing
Mohammad Hafeez
as the director of the Pakistan team along with a new set of coaches. However, contractual complications arose, as there was no clause in the contracts of the coaches requiring them to permanently work at the NCA.
"After some consultations, since Mickey is already with Derbyshire and Puttick and Bradburn have found new assignments, it was decided to end the matter amicably and release them from their contracts," stated a senior PCB official. The board is expected to provide compensation in the form of several months' salaries to the departing coaches.
Andrew Puttick, the batting coach, had informed the PCB about his new assignment with Afghanistan prior to accepting the contract, while Grant Bradburn has received an offer to work as the head coach for the English county, Glamorgan.
The decision to part ways with the foreign coaching staff comes on the heels of Pakistan's 3-0 whitewash in Australia, a performance that raised concerns about the team's direction and strategy. The PCB aims to usher in a new era under the leadership of Mohammad Hafeez and the upcoming set of coaches to rejuvenate Pakistan's cricketing fortunes.
(With inputs from PTI)
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