Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur is optimistic for a Pakistan team he believes has more natural ability than any other he has coached.
Arthur is back in England with a new challenge, which is to get the best out of a talented Pakistan that includes Mohammad Amir, with the left-arm pace man set to return at Lord’s next month for his first Test since the 2010 spot-fixing scandal on the ground which led to five-year bans and jail term for him.
Arthur's return is less controversial, of course, but nonetheless a major stepping stone little more than a month into his new job. "You go back and analyze and think about it, and I've obviously learnt a hell of a lot from that experience," said the 48-year-old.
According to local media reports Arthur said, “The rest of the world has long admired the sheer depth of natural cricket talent in Pakistan and, having had a few weeks in his new job, Arthur is no exception.
“It has been an eye opener,” he said. “The skill levels the Pakistan team has are unbelievable.” “The ability to do things the other two (international) teams I’ve coached couldn’t do is incredible.”
However, Arthur’s last tour of England saw him sacked as Australia coach just weeks before the start of the 2013 Ashes following the team’s unsuccessful Champions Trophy campaign.
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