The former Pakistan head coach, Mickey Arthur, who was at the helm during some of the team’s most thrilling recent moments, isn’t holding back anymore. In a heartfelt and honest chat with a local sports platform, Arthur has voiced deep concern over the constant chopping and changing within Pakistan cricket — and how it’s damaging the team’s growth.
“Instability is What Brings Things Down”
Straight to the point, Arthur didn’t sugarcoat his words.
“It’s a fact. I certainly believe that this instability is what brings things down. Instability in any organisation is not ideal—an unstable environment does not produce high performance,” he said.
Pakistan cricket has been through a coaching merry-go-round in recent months, with resignations, reshuffles, and sudden U-turns making headlines more often than actual cricket.
Gillespie, Kirsten, Nielsen — And the Fallout
One of the biggest shockwaves came with the unexpected resignations of Jason Gillespie, Gary Kirsten, and Tim Nielsen. These are heavyweight names in world cricket, and their swift exits left fans and insiders equally stunned.
Mickey Arthur himself couldn’t believe it.
“I was very disappointed because I had spoken to them about coaching Pakistan. They had all reached out to me, and I told them it’s an exhilarating experience—you’d love it,” he said.
“So yes, I was really disappointed. I couldn’t believe things changed so quickly. I won’t get into the ins and outs of what happened, but Pakistan at that point had some very, very good coaches. Those guys are excellent professionals,” he added.
The Coaching Carousel Continues
In case you’ve lost track (and we wouldn’t blame you), here’s the recent coaching rollercoaster in a nutshell:
- Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie both exit.
- Aqib Javed takes over in an interim capacity.
- Now, Mike Hesson steps in as the new white-ball head coach.
Love for Babar & Rizwan Persists
Despite all the noise, Mickey Arthur still holds firm faith in some of Pakistan’s biggest names. Babar Azam? He’s a no-brainer in Arthur’s XI.
“I would always have Babar Azam in the team. I think he’s a wonderful player. The Babar I know is absolute class,” he stated.
It’s a timely vote of confidence, especially after Babar’s form and leadership have been under intense scrutiny in recent months.
As for Mohammad Rizwan, Arthur sees him as the adaptable team man.
“If Rizwan is your best wicketkeeper, then he has a role to play. He can adapt his game to fit wherever the team needs him,” he added.
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