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This latest series, however, saw Pakistan drop routine catches and give away runs with sloppy outfielding. (Photo: AP/PTI)

'We sit here having taken a huge amount of positives out of this series': Arthur

Moreover, Arthur was adamant the series against World Cup favourites England would help Pakistan.

20 May 2019 12:11 PM

The team will play against Afghanistan and Bangladesh in the warm-ups before opening its World Cup campaign against West Indies on May 31. (Photo: AFP)

'We are targeting a spot in the semi-finals of the WC,' says Pakistan coach Arthur

The 50-year-old said Pakistan’s strategy includes attack, take wickets and bowl sides out going into the prestigious event.

23 Apr 2019 10:06 AM

The criticism stung Amir, who had walked out off a press conference during the series when asked about his captain's thoughts about his bowling and performances. (Photo: AFP)

'When main strike bowler is not taking wickets it causes concern to captain': Sarfraz

Amir was publicly criticised by Sarfaraz along with the other bowlers during the Test series in South Africa in January.

07 Apr 2019 2:44 PM

Arthur has until April 23 to name his World Cup squad. (Photo: AFP)

‘Power-hitting is one area of concern for us’: Mickey Arthur

The series against Australia proved to be a test for assessing Pakistan’s bench strength ahead of the World Cup.

04 Apr 2019 4:08 PM

Pakistan lost a full series against South Africa before going down to Australia and the 58-year-old said the team needs mentor more than a coach. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Cricketers need mentors not coaches, says Shoaib Mohammad

Lashing out at Pakistan head coach, Mickey Arthur, Shoaib said just a coaching degree doesn't guarantee success.

02 Apr 2019 5:09 PM

The cricketer pleaded guilty to the charge, apologised and accepted the sanction, the PCB added. (Photo: AP)

Umar Akmal sent back home after breaching a team curfew before 5th ODI vs Australia

Akmal was sent home from 2017 Champions Trophy squad in England for failing fitness tests and a public outburst against Mickey Arthur.

02 Apr 2019 3:00 PM

Pakistan currently trails Australia 2-0 in the series. However, Arthur feels that the series was meant for testing Pakistan's reserves and they will continue with the experimentation to assess their World Cup squad. (Photo:AP)

'Can't sit here and fault the way Umar joined the team': Mickey Arthur

Akmal has made his return to the team after two years.

27 Mar 2019 12:19 PM

'We designed this series for our players for the simple fact that we want to test our best bench players', said Arthur. (Photo: AP)

Four spots still lies vacant, says Mickey Arthur

Pakistan decided to bench their key players for the upcoming series against Australia.

22 Mar 2019 5:49 PM

Umar Akmal, who had an infamous scuffle with a traffic warden which ended with a day in jail in 2014, had a verbal confrontation with Arthur in Lahore.(Photo: AFP)

Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal banned, fined over spat with coach Mickey Arthur

PCB said Umar Akmal will also not be allowed to play abroad for two months.

29 Sep 2017 1:34 PM

Arthur said one or two uncapped players will be given a chance to make their debuts during the first test. (Photo: AFP)

A new era is about to begin for Pakistan cricket, says coach Mickey Arthur

Though assured of a good display by the team, the head coach said that it will not be easy tackling Sri Lanka.

27 Sep 2017 1:39 PM

Relations between Umar and Arthur have not been ideal since last year when Pakistan toured Australia and the coach complained about the batsman's fitness levels. (Photo: AP)

Coach Mickey Arthur abused me at national cricket academy, claims Umar Akmal

The altercation took place between the two after Umar Akmalreturned from England following a rehabilitation program for a knee problem.

17 Aug 2017 11:45 AM

Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur (Photo:AP)

ICC Champions Trophy: Mickey Arthur hopeful of World XI visiting Pakistan after their title triumph

The pakistan coach believes the triumph would serve as a catalyst in reviving international cricket in Pakistan.

19 Jun 2017 4:53 PM

A sand art at Puri beach in Odisha on Saturday, the eve of the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy cricket final. (Photo: PTI)

Champions Trophy: Titanic tussle in offing

Arch-rivals India, Pakistan lock horns in the showpiece Champions Trophy final.

18 Jun 2017 1:09 AM

Pakistan have won only four of their 32 Tests and have lost their last nine Tests since their last victory in Sydney in 1995. (Photo: AFP)

Coach Mickey Arthur aims for victory in Australia

No one has beaten Australia at their Gabba fortress since the West Indies in 1988.

14 Dec 2016 4:18 PM

Babar Azam is as good as Virat Kholi according to Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan coach sees Virat Kholi in young Babar Azam

Pakistan are set to play a three-day First Class game next week against Australia in Cairns.

01 Dec 2016 3:41 PM

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