Arthur expresses wish to continue as head coach beyond World Cup

LAHORE: Mickey Arthur has indicated that he wants to continue as head coach of Pakistan cricket team beyond the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup, scheduled to be held in England and Wales from May 30.

Sources informed Geo News that Arthur has communicated his wish for an extension in his contract to the Pakistan Cricket Board, which has yet to make any announcement on the matter.

The contracts of the coaching staff are set to expire at the conclusion of the World Cup. According to the sources, batting coach Grant Flower has not sought an extension in his tenure beyond the mega tournament.

The PCB had signed a two-year contract with Flower, a former Zimbabwe cricketer, in May 2014, which was extended since.

Arthur had come on board as the national team’s head coach in May 2016, following the resignation of Waqar Younis from the post.

Arthur coached Australian cricket team from 2011 to 2013, and before that his native South Africa from 2005 to 2010.