Why Inzamam And Mickey Require A Good World Cup Performance To Survive

Media reports suggest that PCB is not fully satisfied with the performance of chief selector and the head coach. So, here is a look at why Inzamam and Mickey require a good world cup performance to survive the roles they have as of now in Pakistan cricket.

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The Season Of Wholesale Changes

Ehsan Mani has been slow in introducing changes in PCB’s set up.  However, following the fourth edition of PSL the season of whole sale changes has once again begun in the cricket board. Some key positions have gone vacant and are expected to be filled by Mani’s trusted allies. Hence, given the scenario and being appointees of the Shahryar Khan and Najam Sethi era both Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mickey Arthur have very little choice but to inspire a good world cup performance in order to ensure an extension in contract.

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The 5-0 Defeat Against Australia

Inzamam and Mickey Arthur’s idea of resting key cricketers for the UAE tour that saw Pakistan lose all five ODIs to Australia hasn’t gone well with PCB. The pathetic performance of men in green has raised eyebrows and has put the bosses in PCB under massive public and media pressure. A bad world cup performance then would most definitely leave PCB with no other choice but to fire both the gentlemen.

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Troubled Relationship With Sarfraz

The last two months have clarified why Sarfraz Ahmed is the best choice to lead the green shirts. His replacements i.e. Shoaib Malik and Imad Wasim failed completely to deliver both at the international level as well as during PSL 4. Thus, the entire period has allowed Sarfraz to emerge stronger than before.

Rumors however, suggest that the skipper does not really have a very good relationship with both Mickey and Inzamam. Hence, PCB is likely to favor Sarfraz ahead of the other two if the situation doesn’t change soon and particularly, if the men in green fail to produce the desired results during the mega event.