Aamir Sohail today in an interview demanded that Javed Miandad to be immediately made coach of Pakistani coach. He said that Miandad is the best person to lead the young Pakistani team as a coach since he has the best cricketing mind. He mentioned that in 2004 Pakistani team was improving in Miandad's coaching but Woolmer was made a coach which was a huge mistake. He also said that the foreign coach experience for the Pakistani team has previously failed as well since Pakistani cricketers couldn’t speak English.
Its strange to see Aamir Sohail talking so highly of Javed Miandad since during his playing days, he didn’t have such a merry relationship with him, infect he was the Pakistan Captain in Miandad's last match in Pakistan colors against India during the world cup 1996 when he demoted Miandad to no. six position while batting effectively ensuring that he doesn’t play any role in Pakistan's recovery during the match. The match was eventually lost by 39 runs because of that mistake while Miandad was the last recognized batsman out trying to salvage some pride.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Steve Rixon Cautious about Pakistan Role
Although Steve Rixon, the former Australia wicketkeeper and New Zealand coach, has been sounded out as a potential coach of Pakistan but he said that the still unexplained death of Bob Woolmer has left him in doubt whether he wants the job. Rixon said whether he put in for the Pakistan position might depend on what police uncovered about Woolmer's death in Jamaica at the World Cup. He confirmed that he has been contacted by PCB but he also said he hadn't indicated if he was interested.
Rixon reportedly never applied for the Pakistan position but instead was contacted by the PCB because of his impressive record as New Zealand's coach from 1996 to 1999. Rixon also spent two years at the helm of Surrey from 2004-05 and has also had two separate stints as the coach of New South Wales. He hoped to return to the international ranks as John Buchanan's replacement to the Australian side but Tim Nielsen was chosen by Australia instead.
Rixon reportedly never applied for the Pakistan position but instead was contacted by the PCB because of his impressive record as New Zealand's coach from 1996 to 1999. Rixon also spent two years at the helm of Surrey from 2004-05 and has also had two separate stints as the coach of New South Wales. He hoped to return to the international ranks as John Buchanan's replacement to the Australian side but Tim Nielsen was chosen by Australia instead.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Whatmore Remains top of Pakistan's wishlist but he is more inclined to India Job
Dav Whatmore remains top of Pakistan's coaching wishlist as the search to replace the late Bob Woolmer enters its final stages. A three-man board committee has shortlisted 13 names from the many who applied. The names will be discussed at the next ad-hoc committee meeting of the board in mid-June and a final decision is still likely to be made by July 1.
Whatmore, who has just completed a four-year tenure with Bangladesh, is also thought to be a leading contender for the vacant Indian coaching post, though he has downplayed speculation that the deal is all but sealed. Cricinfo has learnt, however, that Pakistan are still interested if Whatmore does not go to India.
"He is our top choice but it will depend on how the India thing plays out," an official told Cricinfo. "India will probably be able to offer him more money but also probably twice the stress as in Pakistan." It is not known whether Whatmore applied formally for the position, which the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) advertised on its website in April.
Contact between the two parties has been acknowledged; Nasim Ashraf, chairman PCB, revealed earlier this month that the board had been in touch with Whatmore. Speaking to BBC soon after, Whatmore said, "I have not been formally approached by them. Somebody spoke to me on their behalf during the World Cup asking for my contact details but I have not heard from them since."
Whoever is eventually appointed, it is increasingly likely to be from outside Pakistan. Officials privately conceding that a local with requisite qualifications is not only rare, but prone to getting embroiled in internal politics within the team. "It has happened before with local coaches where there have been personality clashes and cliques being formed so it would be better to avoid that and get someone in without any vested interests," one official said.
Ashraf, however, stressed to Cricinfo that applications have come from locals as well as from England and Australia. "It is more important that he is suited to the job than what his nationality is. Ideally, we are looking for someone young, computer-literate and with fresh ideas. It need not be a big name. Someone without international experience, who is hungry and motivated to take on a challenge and prove himself internationally would be an option as well."
Tim Boon, the Leicestershire coach, has been linked with the position as was, at one stage last year, John Wright. A PTI report, quoting board sources, says that West Indians Roger Harper and Jimmy Adams have also applied. Though a decision is expected by July 1, Ashraf has reiterated that "there will be no hurry to make the decision and it has to be the right man."
Whatmore, who has just completed a four-year tenure with Bangladesh, is also thought to be a leading contender for the vacant Indian coaching post, though he has downplayed speculation that the deal is all but sealed. Cricinfo has learnt, however, that Pakistan are still interested if Whatmore does not go to India.
"He is our top choice but it will depend on how the India thing plays out," an official told Cricinfo. "India will probably be able to offer him more money but also probably twice the stress as in Pakistan." It is not known whether Whatmore applied formally for the position, which the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) advertised on its website in April.
Contact between the two parties has been acknowledged; Nasim Ashraf, chairman PCB, revealed earlier this month that the board had been in touch with Whatmore. Speaking to BBC soon after, Whatmore said, "I have not been formally approached by them. Somebody spoke to me on their behalf during the World Cup asking for my contact details but I have not heard from them since."
Whoever is eventually appointed, it is increasingly likely to be from outside Pakistan. Officials privately conceding that a local with requisite qualifications is not only rare, but prone to getting embroiled in internal politics within the team. "It has happened before with local coaches where there have been personality clashes and cliques being formed so it would be better to avoid that and get someone in without any vested interests," one official said.
Ashraf, however, stressed to Cricinfo that applications have come from locals as well as from England and Australia. "It is more important that he is suited to the job than what his nationality is. Ideally, we are looking for someone young, computer-literate and with fresh ideas. It need not be a big name. Someone without international experience, who is hungry and motivated to take on a challenge and prove himself internationally would be an option as well."
Tim Boon, the Leicestershire coach, has been linked with the position as was, at one stage last year, John Wright. A PTI report, quoting board sources, says that West Indians Roger Harper and Jimmy Adams have also applied. Though a decision is expected by July 1, Ashraf has reiterated that "there will be no hurry to make the decision and it has to be the right man."
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Pak cricket to undergo a major facelift: Ashraf
Bruised and battered Pakistan cricket is all set to undergo a major facelift, PCB chairman Naseem Ashraf said promising that the team would figure in the top three in next few years.
Pakistan cricket hit a low recently after their annihilation in World Cup which was followed by the mysterious death of national coach Bob Woolmer. A PCB commission set up to probe the flop show recommended, in its report, sweeping changes in the team as well as the establishment.
''I will not be commenting on the PCB Commission's finding that blames Inzamam-ul-Haq for the World Cup debacle. But I can assure you that every aspect of that report will be taken into account and all recommendations will be honoured and implemented,'' Ashraf said in an interview to Gulf News.
''There will no longer be any graded payments based on seniority but only on performance and the whole team has promised us that they will extend full support to new skipper Shoaib Malik,'' he said.
''When I walked in today, everyone tells that this is a new-look team. Every one is hungry for success, training hard and the change is visible,'' he said and added that PCB had told Malik not to worry about results.
Ashraf said the PCB was not looking for big names to coach Pakistan.
''We are not looking for a big name. Many have applied and by July 1, we will not only name a coach for the national team but also for the A team, under-19 and the Academy,'' he said.
''Within the Board also, corporate management techniques will be applied and we will deal with the players like professionals. We have earmarked over a billion rupees for development of grounds for first class cricket. Young players can learn to dive and field well at that level itself.''
Pakistan cricket hit a low recently after their annihilation in World Cup which was followed by the mysterious death of national coach Bob Woolmer. A PCB commission set up to probe the flop show recommended, in its report, sweeping changes in the team as well as the establishment.
''I will not be commenting on the PCB Commission's finding that blames Inzamam-ul-Haq for the World Cup debacle. But I can assure you that every aspect of that report will be taken into account and all recommendations will be honoured and implemented,'' Ashraf said in an interview to Gulf News.
''There will no longer be any graded payments based on seniority but only on performance and the whole team has promised us that they will extend full support to new skipper Shoaib Malik,'' he said.
''When I walked in today, everyone tells that this is a new-look team. Every one is hungry for success, training hard and the change is visible,'' he said and added that PCB had told Malik not to worry about results.
Ashraf said the PCB was not looking for big names to coach Pakistan.
''We are not looking for a big name. Many have applied and by July 1, we will not only name a coach for the national team but also for the A team, under-19 and the Academy,'' he said.
''Within the Board also, corporate management techniques will be applied and we will deal with the players like professionals. We have earmarked over a billion rupees for development of grounds for first class cricket. Young players can learn to dive and field well at that level itself.''
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