“Mushtaq is likely to get a top post in the NCA as the PCB has been keen on bringing him in their new setup for over a month now,” said an official with knowledge of the matter. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE
The PCB is undergoing a reshuffle where redundant staff has been shown the door while fresh faces, who are considered capable of making a genuine difference in Pakistan cricket, are being welcomed.
The Express Tribune has learnt that the former leg-spinner also held a meeting with top officials of the PCB on Friday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore to discuss the nature of his proposed job.
Ahmed has not only worked closely with the England team but has also been involved in their high-performance centre programmes, helping both seniors and youngsters to produce better results.
“Mushtaq is likely to get a top post in the NCA as the PCB has been keen on bringing him in their new setup for over a month now,” said an official with knowledge of the matter.
“He was a top quality bowler during his playing days and now he has excelled as a spin-bowling coach with England. Mushtaq is a coach of a proven pedigree at the highest level so his coup would be a big boost for the NCA and Pakistan.”
Many people believe that the board has failed to use the NCA to their maximum advantage despite a top-class facility available to them. But the current PCB chairman, Najam Sethi, is eager to hire the best coaches and support staff at all levels to raise the standards of Pakistan cricket.
“Early indications clearly show that Sethi is going out for quality, not for quantity. He has already roped in Rashid Latif as chief selector, welcomed Waqar Younis for discussions and is now going after Mushtaq to work as bowling consultant in NCA.”
Published in The Express Tribune, April 5th, 2014.
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At least Mushie can coach our batsmen on how to tackle quality spin! Our batsmen have been extremely atrocious against the likes of Herath, Mishra, Ashwin, Narine and Badree.
Mr. Sethi should also resign or either be sacked for the team's performance. He should take responsibility at the top and not only aim the hammer the lower category staff !
When u don't have quality players them what can coaches do if coaching could do something then bangladesh Zimbabwe could become world champions so don't waste money in coaches use this money to improve our domestic system
That's it, Get another alleged match fixed to work with junior players. They can all hide behind a beard but we still know who they are.
We should Ban cricket in Pakistan as German did and lets focus on Football. Thanks tribune if u not censor
Bad move. Even after years of his coaching England has produced no spin bowlers of any consequence. The only thing he will succeed in is getting the players to offer prayers.
The Morass in Pakistani Cricket only reflects.... +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The state of the Pkistani society. Ditto for indian Cricket.
This rope doesn't bowl, needs a tAlent to pull rope.
Last para shows that it is not a neutral story.
Really good move by pcb to bring such a top coach