In 2019, Pakistan committed a blunder by eliminating Sarfaraz, Arthur: Rashid Latif

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Friday, 16th July 2021

“What was the reason for Mickey Arthur's removal...what was the rationale for his dismissal? Under his leadership, the team had performed admirably and was making good progress. You can tell from the records, but he was removed due to politics,” Latif claimed on the Cricket Baaz YouTube channel.

Sarfaraz, he added, did not deserve to be kicked out.

After a whitewash against a weak Sri Lankan side in a T20 series at home in October-November 2019, the PCB fired Arthur one month after Pakistan failed to reach the World Cup semi-finals due to their net run rate. Sarfaraz was removed as captain of all three formats after the national team suffered a whitewash against a weak Sri Lankan side in a T20 series at home in October-November 2019.

In 2017, Sarfaraz and Arthur worked well together to help Pakistan win the Champions Trophy.

“I don't blame Misbah-ul Haq; he may not have wanted to be the team's head coach. Why was he appointed as a coach while he was young and inexperienced? The PCB is to culpable for what has occurred, according to Latif.

The team had experienced adjustments after the removal of Sarfaraz and Arthur, which had not worked out well for Pakistan cricket.

After being whitewashed 0-3 by the hosts in the ODI rubber, Latif hopes Pakistan will fight back in the T20 series against England, which begins on Friday.

“Let's hope they recover quickly since we can't afford any more setbacks.”

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The Indian Express