Arthur advised to avoid media statements

Karachi

Rashid Latif said he was a bit surprised at the spate of statements coming from Arthur even before he had joined the Pakistan team. “Too many statements from the new coach and he is speaking on every issue related to Pakistan cricket.

He is an experienced international coach but he should slow down a bit with his statements and first come and see first hand the challenges he faces with the Pakistan team,” Latif told PTI. After being named Pakistan’s head coach earlier this month, Arthur said he will not tolerate indiscipline and selfish players in the team. He also said he will not let external forces dictate how he goes about doing his business.

He has also said that IPL exclusion is hurting the performance of Pakistan in T20 cricket. “There are lot of hopes from Arthur but he should not raise the expectations because he might not know this but Pakistani cricket fans and authorities can be very unforgiving if he can’t turn things around,” Latif said.

“I have always felt that a foreign coach who keeps a low profile is best suited for Pakistan cricket. In the end the results matter nothing else matters.” PCB sources claim that a message has already been conveyed to Arthur.