Former fast-bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes newly-appointed head coach Mickey Arthur will either reshape Pakistan cricket or decide to leave in the coming eight months.
Pakistan face some of the toughest opponents in the upcoming months starting with a series against England in July, Australia in December and against West Indies in UAE.
“I think in eight months’ time we will know whether he will make a difference or go like others before him,” said Akhtar. “Because, in this period, we play some very important series and either he will reshape the way we play our cricket or decide to bid goodbye.”
Akhtar also believes that a foreign coach’s job becomes difficult in Pakistan where the cricket culture is different from other countries but he is hopeful that Arthur can deliver.
“Arthur has a reputation of being a disciplinarian and innovative coach and Pakistan cricket needs both but he has to decide when and where to draw the line,” said Akhtar. “Arthur has all the credentials to change the attitude and mind set of our players the way they play top cricket. So I am hopeful.”
