PCB’s axe more likely to fall on Mickey Arthur after World Cup failure

Other than Arthur, head coach Grant Bradburn and batting coach Andrew Puttick are additionally more likely to be sacked.

In line with sources, the PCB is eager on appointing native coaches for the nationwide aspect.

PCB Administration Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf will meet captain Babar Azam and different members of the group administration within the subsequent couple of days earlier than leaving for India, the place he’ll attend an ICC assembly, on November 17.

Ashraf will talk about Pakistan’s efficiency throughout the Asia Cup and World Cup with Azam and the group administration.

The 1992 champions did not make the semi-finals of the show-piece occasion in India, ending their marketing campaign with their fifth defeat in 9 matches towards holders England on Saturday.

Azam is contemplating relinquishing the captaincy, particularly stepping down from management in white-ball cricket.

As per sources, the 29-year-old has been in search of steering on his future, consulting with former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja and other people near him.

Throughout the coaching at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Friday, Azam sought recommendation from Ramiz Raja.

The choice on whether or not to proceed as captain will probably be influenced by consultations upon his return to the nation. Within the present circumstances, Azam values the recommendation he receives, significantly from his father.

Expressing disappointment with the conduct of the PCB and former cricketers, Azam has obtained counsel from these near him advising him to step down from management in all three codecs.

Sources additional added that the suggestion is predicated on the assumption that distinguished captains have confronted challenges in Check sequence in Australia. Consequently, people in Azam’s interior circle have really helpful he step down from captaincy roles in each pink and white-ball cricket.