Reports: Pakistan to appoint Mickey Arthur as first-ever 'online coach'

Mickey Arthur, who has previously served as the head coach of Pakistan, is all set to don the role once again, but this time in a new set-up as he likely to be acquired by the PCB in an online capacity. As per reports, Arthur won’t be available in an offline set-up with the national team as he is already recruited as a full-time coach for Derbyshire. 

Arthur will be keeping a hang of the side through online meetings and other methods along with his assistant who will be with the Pakistan team on all occasions. There is an agreement that he would join the team for the ODI World Cup in India, scheduled in October-November.

I am in direct negotiations with Mickey Arthur: PCB Chief Najam Sethi

Meanwhile, newly-appointed Pakistan Cricket Board President Najam Sethi stated that the negotiations with Arthur are currently on and the board is likely to give a "good news" soon.

“I want to make it clear I am in direct negotiations with Mickey and I think 90 percent of the discussions. We have covered many areas and very soon we may give you good news," Sethi told in a recent press conference. “If Mickey comes he will be making his own team and we will only find out how much we need to pay them and this matter will be resolved in 2-3 days," the PCB Chief further added.

Arthur is a renowned international coach and has worked with various teams including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Australia. He is the current coach of Derbyshire and joined them at the start of last season. His employment has been frutiful for the county as they have performed well in the recent past. His term with the side has helped to bring unity among the players, which has been a key reason in the team's success.

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