Published 14:12 IST, November 28th 2019
Sri Lanka set to appoint Mickey Arthur as head coach: Reports
According to reports, Mickey Arthur (who was sacked by PCB) is expected to take over as Sri Lanka’s next head coach. He'll be replacing Chandika Hathrusingha.
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South African Mickey Arthur, who was head coach of Pakistan team, was axed after his ICC 2019 World Cup debacle. Arthur has had a year full of fluctuations. After being sacked by PCB from post of Pakistan team’s head coach, he has w been released from his contract with Central Stags. Stags are set to defend ir title in Super Smash league (SSL) starting on December 13.
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Arthur is one of most experienced coaches in world as he had coached South African cricket team from 2005 to 2010. After his stint with Proteas, he went on to coach Australia from 2010-13 and Pakistan from 2016-19. He also guided Pakistan to ir maiden Champions Trophy back in 2017.
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Arthur to replace Hathrusingha as Sri Lanka's head coach: Reports
According to reports, former Pakistan head coach is expected to be appointed as Sri Lanka’s next head coach. He'll be replacing Chandika Hathrusingha.
In vember, Central Stags had anunced that Arthur will be at helm of affairs in upcoming edition of SSL. But his release came as a surprise to everyone.
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Central Stags' CEO Pete de Wet said on Thursday that Arthur was a great cricket coach and a top guy. He wished him well for his next assignment. He was disappointed that Arthur requested a release from his contract. He believed that South African would have brought his extensive experience and energy to ir campaign, something that y were really looking forward to.
Post this development, Luke Ronchi ( former New Zealand wicketkeeper) was given coaching responsibility. He is set to work as an assistant coach for upcoming T20 tournament (SSL).
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13:10 IST, November 28th 2019