Former coach of the Pakistan cricket team Mickey Arthur says that the players of the Pakistan team are talented and capable, and they should be given consistency, a proper environment, and a better management structure.
Mickey Arthur expressed his views on social media after the defeat against England and said that he is expressing his views as a follower of Pakistan cricket.
Pakistan became the first team in its 147-year history to lose an innings by scoring more than 500 runs
Mickey Arthur said that if the players get a good environment, they will show their best performance.
He said that the negative things and agenda done in the media are not good for the team.
Mickey Arthur said that the over-promotion of the players creates a misconception in their minds, they think of themselves as bigger than they are.
The former coach added that it should be the best time to play for Pakistan.
Arthur not only praised the talent of the players but also mentioned the factors that hurt the morale and performance of the team.
Mickey Arthur said that Pakistani players have immense potential and are the right players who should be on the field, but to improve the team’s performance, consistency in selection, atmosphere, and management is essential.
He said that team players need a clear structure so that they can perform at their best with complete focus.
Arthur emphasized that the negative rhetoric and media agenda spread by the media and certain constituencies is detrimental to the team.
Mickey Arthur added that a structured and professional environment is needed to harness the talents of the players in the right direction so that they can perform with full focus.
It should be noted that in the Multan Test against England, Pakistan became the first team in the history of 147 years to lose more than 500 runs by an inning.