Shahid Afridi, who was the interim chief selector of the Pakistan men's team, objected to the idea of making Mitch Arthur an 'online coach'.
Afridi told media outlets on Monday that he had heard about "online coaching" but didn't think the idea would work.
"Yes, I have heard of it," Afridi replied. "I don't understand their [PCB] thinking," he added.
Afridi believes there are many local coaches who can lead the team strongly. "Why do they always need foreign coaches? I can understand PCB wanting to avoid the culture of favoritism that comes with the arrival of local players. But I think there are many names that can lead the team strongly," he stressed. .
Mickey Arthur likely to take up Pakistan's coaching 'online'
Sources say the PCB Control Board is expected to finalize the deal with Arthur within two weeks.
Arthur will be an online coach until this year's ICC World Cup in India. Reliable sources tell The Jean that Arthur will do little locally.The former coach has promised PCB to join Team India in a big event with more than 50 players this year Did. At the same time, he continues to work as a full-time coach for Derby County Cricket Club.
Arthur's deal will be unprecedented as PCB's management board, headed by Najam Sethi, looks set to continue serving him after his previous record with the national team.
A well-known South African coach who was Pakistan's head coach from 2016 to 2019 also suggests names for batting and bowling coaches.
PCB will also appoint Arthur's assistants to serve locally with the team in Arthur's absence. Players can use Arthur online.
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