“Pakistan cricket continues to shoot itself in the foot” – Mickey Arthur slams ‘chaotic’ state of team

Mayank Bande

?
“Pakistan cricket continues to shoot itself in the foot” – Mickey Arthur slams ‘chaotic’ state of team image

(getty)

Mohammad Rizwan Pakistan

Pakistan cricket has seen a steep downfall in recent years with group stage exit in three consecutive ICC tournaments.

BET NOW:?SIGN UP & BET on the upcoming IPL to win WELCOME BONUS of INR 20,000

They also notably crashed out of the recent ICC Champions— their first home ICC event since 1996 without registering a win.

Reflecting upon the recent struggles of the team, former Pakistan coach, Mickey Arthur who led them to the 2017 Champions Trophy triumph opens up about Pakistan's recent struggles across formats.

READ MORE:?Fans slam MS Dhoni for dodging Champions Trophy question

What did Mickey Arthur say about Pakistan's downfall?

Speaking to talkSPORT Cricket,?Arthur spoke about how Pakistan makes it difficult for themselves despite having talent to take them forward.

Who will be the highest run scorer in the IPL 2025? BET early and WIN exciting CASH PRIZES

"Pakistan Cricket continues to shoot itself in the foot. It's its own worst enemy. There are so many good players, resources, so much young talent with incredible skill and yet everything is just still so chaotic," said the former Pakistan coach.

"It is really disappointing to see. I thought when they signed Gillespie and Kirsten they had gone down exactly the right route. They have got some really good players because ultimately it is players that lose out," he added.

The former head coach also spoke about how agendas are driven in the media and on the mistreatment of Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie in 2024.

SIGN UP now to claim your WELCOME BONUS of INR 20,000 and make your Predictions for the upcoming IPL!

"They have signed some really good coaches to take them forward but then that machine just undermining. Agendas driven in the media. It is a jungle out there," he further added.

"Feel sorry for Gary and Jason. They were undermined because it is detrimental to the players and ultimately Pakistan cricket," Arthur concluded.

More:?Mumbai Indians x Gully Cricket: Bollywood icon Jackie Schroff unveils MI's Bhai, Dada, Boss, Bantai and Bhidu

Mayank Bande

Mayank Bande is a content producer for The Sporting News’ India edition.