Mickey Arthur desperate for a shot at World Cup glory
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Head coach Mickey Arthur is desperate for Pakistan to have their World Cup destiny in their own hands when they play Bangladesh on Friday.
England's victory over India on Sunday made it harder for Pakistan to reach the semi-finals and another win for the host nation against New Zealand on Wednesday would effectively end Pakistan's chances of qualifying from the round-robin stage.
“How they (India) played, again that's the issue which we can't control,” said Arthur.
“Obviously, I was following the game intently and was disappointed that India did not get up because that would have opened the door for us.
“Now all we want is to get to Friday with a real opportunity and our destiny in our own hands.”
Pakistan hope New Zealand can recover from two straight defeats to beat England at Chester-le-Street, which would open the door for Pakistan to reach the semis by beating Bangladesh at Lord's on Friday.
“I just hope New Zealand get it done for us,” said Arthur, whose team have nine points, one behind England and two behind New Zealand, with one match to come for each side.
“If New Zealand don't (win) then we hope England win by a big-enough margin and then we calculate what we have to do with our net run-rate, which I think is probably too much.”
Pakistan had a disastrous start to the World Cup when they were shot out for a paltry 105 by the West Indies, who chased down the target in just 13.4 overs.
“I think when we look back in the tournament the thing that really haunts me is the defeat against the West Indies,” said Arthur of the seven-wicket loss in Nottingham.
“That was the game, right at the start of the tournament. We should have fired right at the start but we didn't and it hurts now.”
Pakistan shocked England in their second game but Arthur said a washout against Sri Lanka in Bristol sapped their momentum.
“We had the momentum straight after the England win and then to have a washed-out game meant we almost had to start all over again and train indoors, so it was disappointing.”
Pakistan lost to Australia and arch-rivals India before winning three consecutive games against South Africa, New Zealand and Afghanistan to revive their chances.
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Jul 02, 2019 08:21pm
In fact, greenshirts head coach is not an exception since everybody involed is looking for fame, prestigue and glory attributed to the ongoing 2019 World Cup Cricket Tourney in England and Wales.
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Jul 02, 2019 08:23pm
You can have destiny in your own hands when you clean up the cricket team from politics and nepotism!! Remove parchi players and non performers asap !!!!!
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Jul 02, 2019 08:28pm
Wouldn't it be better to have played better rather than waiting for others to play, irrespective of politics that a team like India played?
Except India all others get fair chances, whether washed out or not. India, due to lucrative contracts n income to ICC, got better and favorable schedule starting late to give the team enough rest after IPL All other teams were treated equally. If England goes out, it may be ok but don't think it would be fair with New Zealand if it goes out before Semis.
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Jul 02, 2019 08:30pm
Luck's always been on Pakistan's side, Talent and discipline not. So keep praying.
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Jul 02, 2019 08:34pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad,
Surprised to know that the "2019 World Cup Cricket Tourney" is being held in England and Wales
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Jul 02, 2019 08:46pm
Dhoni did tok, tok and that Pakistan's chances went tik, tik. I loved those tok tok oh yes first time I was like yes another tok please haaaaa
Good luck Pakistan, all jokes aside I want to see a semi final or final of India vs Pakistan. Seeing Pakistan loose will give us fans of India lots of happiness and if we started to loose I can always turn the TV off.
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Jul 02, 2019 08:52pm
It seems Pakistan is campaigning for semi final.
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Jul 02, 2019 09:04pm
Understandable stance but why blame or depend on someone else when it is sequential contest where teams and their management strategize to maximise their chance(s) of ultimate success. All legal tactics are part of the larger game plan. India possibly did or not what Mickey Arthur is alluding to, he would not have felt worried now had his team performed responsibly in every game it had played. Do your best, as will do all other contesting teams b/c now there are a few permutations to advance.
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Jul 02, 2019 09:19pm
Dr. Salaria, what else can you say in such a grim scenario for pakistan?
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Jul 02, 2019 09:20pm
Calculation ain't complicated.
England should beat NZ by 150 runs and we should beat BD by 150 runs
to make up for disaster suffered at the hands of West Indies.
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Jul 02, 2019 09:23pm
Pakistan will surely get to semis. Its just that other team needs to win on another team. Other two teams should lose with high margin and this team shud win on those teams. Once all these teams do this Pakistan will be in semis. Very straight forward.
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Jul 02, 2019 09:34pm
New Zealand win or lose are in the semi final. You don't deserve a spot in the semi final when you get out for 100 runs against a number 9 team. That's the real problem.
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Jul 02, 2019 09:49pm
@Syed, Can you name the parchi players. Moreover its not coach job to remove players. Its the chief selector who needs to be asked theses questions.
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Jul 02, 2019 09:52pm
pakistan need to pay more attention to their net run rate next time... it’s terrible and doesn’t deserve to be in the top 4
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Jul 02, 2019 09:53pm
@The Gentleman Indian, does it make up for the tea being fantastic?!
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Jul 02, 2019 09:54pm
Why should New Zeland do it for Pakistan? They are already through to the semis. The team shouldn't have lost all the games which they did when they invited Australia, India yo bat first.
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Jul 02, 2019 09:57pm
Tmrw PAK will accuse NZ of fixing after their loss to ENGLAND. A team which dreams to become world champion begging other team to defeat/Win.
A fluke like champions trophy doesn't happen regularly.
BD will defeat PAK just like they did in Asia Cup.
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Jul 02, 2019 09:59pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, - Why do you repeat the same lines in every post?
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Jul 02, 2019 10:00pm
@The Gentleman Indian, loosing deliberately might loose a every first semi for India!
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Jul 02, 2019 10:10pm
On one hand you want to control your destiny, on the other hand you are praying that India and New Zealand should lose so that you can have shot at the glory. The two seem to be contradictory. If you want to control your destiny, then work at it. "No dream comes true unless you wake up and start working."
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Jul 02, 2019 10:45pm
What's with Pakistan and its fans. Every team is playing for the glory if Pakistan wants to get the glory then it has to fight for it not depend on other teams. First Waqar Younis now the coach...please stop praying for another team to win. If you think you have the talent unleash it.
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Jul 02, 2019 10:45pm
MA has been a total failure! Time for him to move on!
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Jul 02, 2019 10:53pm
I think the team should have worked harder from the begining. You had the chance....
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Jul 02, 2019 11:00pm
If England beats New Zealand, both of them will qualify for semifinals. Pakistan will not be able to qualify even if they beat Bangladesh . Because in that case both Pakistan and New Zealand will have 11 points each but New Zealand will qualify because of higher run rate than Pakistan. Pakistan can qualify if New Zealand beats England or if the case is opposite then Pakistan will have to beat Bangladesh by a huge margin to go above New Zealand's run rate.
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Jul 02, 2019 11:02pm
@The Gentleman Indian, - "if we started to loose I can always turn the TV off."
Actually, when you start to lose, you will stop playing against Pakistan similar to what you did in the 90s when every time your lost, your players would get a lot of criticism at home. The solution was to stop playing against Pakistan.
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Jul 02, 2019 11:05pm
@Sane One, NZ lost all the big games. Beat SA in the last over. The irony is they could make the semis despite losing three games in a row. They are truly minnow bashers.
If Pakistan don’t reach the semis I want England to lift the trophy. It would be good for cricket. Australia has already won 5 world cups, India 2. Besides some Indian fans are too arrogant for my liking.
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Jul 02, 2019 11:10pm
My sincere advice to Pakistan, please don't get distracted by what happens in other matches just focus on your match with Bangladesh. Make strategy to win the match by more than 125 runs and you will qualify for semifinals. Correct me if my calculation is wrong.
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Jul 02, 2019 11:11pm
As mentioned earlier in this column by this scribe, Pakistan must be ruing at the 'earlier' losses, especially the one against the Windies, who were outdone by most of the top teams and were shown the exit door very early on. So, it's very unlikely that Pakistan will be given a new lease of life. But who knows, it's cricket, the game of glorious uncertainties.
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Jul 02, 2019 11:11pm
If NZ helps, Pakistan has real chance of lifting the cup.
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Jul 02, 2019 11:25pm
Of course he should. His job is on the line.
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Jul 02, 2019 11:26pm
@Texan, Don't be judgemental here, please! It's not so bad losing to a team that resorts to unfair tactics (bowling bouncers) as losing deliberately to a team with the clear objective of keeping your bitter rivals out of the semis.
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Jul 02, 2019 11:36pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, I really like and laugh at the way you write . Keep it up and keep entertaining everyone here. Most people here are a regular Dawn Commenter community of 80-100 folks.
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Jul 02, 2019 11:58pm
Well we should have been in control, that the price for not being focussed..poor leadership. The batters need to fight hard against WI but failed to as it turned out it was WI best bowling effort on perhaps the worst pitch for batting in the entire WC...unfortunately bad luck prevails hesitant captains....good captains bring good luck.
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Jul 03, 2019 12:08am
Bangladesh team looks way ahead of Pakistan team on more than one fronts, so it is high time for Mickey Arthur to stop day dreaming, wasting his sapped energy calculating different permutations & combinations. Instead he now needs to concentrate more vigorously cum rigorously on his young talented team possessing enough of potential to deliver. As a coach how best you tackle your role as mentor and trainer of your skilled team so and have desired impact on their performance within the field.
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Jul 03, 2019 12:33am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, underrated or overrated by the media
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Jul 03, 2019 12:37am
Mickey, Pakistan would not have been in this situation if they performed in at least one more game. It is time for you to leave along with all the other coaches and chief selector. Accountability is the main issue and so is nepotism. Why is Imam still in the pakistan cricket team? What happened to our fielding? My prayers are for Pakistan to reach the semi finals. Regardless of the results of this world cup it is time for a restructure of PCB period.
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Jul 03, 2019 12:39am
Pakistan was already in England even before the world cup and they had enough time to settle down than any other team..all other times u hate India..then why do u expect India to help u..anyway this is just a game..win and lose is part of it accept the lose with grace and move on otherwise Pakistan will never be able to beat India in icc event..when u play sports dont try to mix faith or emotions into it...it may have worked in 80s or early 90s but not in this era
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Jul 03, 2019 12:43am
Pakistan wins when they want, lose when they want, opponents have no say in it. It's Pakistan against Pakistan, roaring lion versus sleeping lion, depends which mood they are in.
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Jul 03, 2019 12:48am
What goes around comes around. Maybe not this year but in the future. We will pay back in the same coin!
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Jul 03, 2019 12:50am
Our destiny was always in our own hands. Most teams in the tournament had a washout game so that's no excuse. Pakistan could have won with a bigger margin against SA had they not dropped 5 catches. Pakistan lost three games by huge margins. Pakistan didn't win any game with a big margin, not even the one against Afghanistan. This is what happens when you go to a massive tournament without a real game plan. Relying on luck all the time, is not a strategy for winners.
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Jul 03, 2019 12:55am
Whatever happen in tomorrow’s match won’t matter for Pakistan in the end as Bangladesh will win the last match.
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Jul 03, 2019 12:58am
@Sane One, - Stop crying all the time. India is number 2 team in ODI and playing good cricket even as per almost all present and Past Pakistani cricketers and therefore they qualified.
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Jul 03, 2019 01:17am
Coach you have done a good job for Pakistan but the team needs to get over the mindset. I feel you deserve to continue with Pakistan for a few more years.
Best wusges
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Jul 03, 2019 01:30am
Excuses. India did not play well. Who cares? Question is why did not we play well?
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Jul 03, 2019 01:36am
@Shahidam, throwing a game is not legal tactic - its illegal apart from being cheap, mean and rotten.
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Jul 03, 2019 01:42am
Pakistan - good luck. I don't agree with how India chased the total against EnglaNd, but I don't think there are any conspiracies either. The pitch was slow and realistically India's #5,6,7 are not able to accelerate. This is a weakness exposed against good bowling.
The key tomorrow is for NZ to bat first and put up a huge total. I think there is better probability for Pakistan to go in if NZ bates first and puts up an imposing total.
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Jul 03, 2019 01:52am
For me it was all done and dusted when in two consecutive matches they decided to bowl after winning toss.
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Jul 03, 2019 02:08am
We are going for it Micky!
Kiwis will do their bit, we need to make it 3 out of 3.
3 victories on the trot, 3 more
InshaAllah
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Jul 03, 2019 03:19am
“I just hope New Zealand get it done for us,” But why we are in this type of situation in the first place, Arthur! Why we cannot perform like the other top teams?
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Jul 03, 2019 03:22am
Pakistan will win.
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Jul 03, 2019 04:14am
Yeah, where were your concerns when you were shot out for 105 and then played like school boys against India. Something was disturbingly wrong in the match against India where it felt the team was least interested in winning.
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Jul 03, 2019 04:18am
@Texan,
Same way how does it sound that England makes it to the semis with the help of India. At least Pakistan lost to West Indies fair and square. Engliand won with a handout from India.
If Dhoni had gotten out trying and India lost fine, but there was no intent to win.
Win or lose no issue but Cricket lost that day and so did Dhoni. Lost all respect for him and mind you he was my favorite.
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Jul 03, 2019 04:50am
@The Gentleman Indian, if Pakistan reach semifinals we will beat India.. inshallah
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Jul 03, 2019 04:50am
its all over.
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Jul 03, 2019 04:59am
losing to West Indies provided disastrous for Pakistan. They only won 1 game in the world cup and that was against Pakistan.
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Jul 03, 2019 05:01am
Pakistan had their World Cup destiny in their hands and unfortunately relinquished it in losses earlier in the tournament. Each game is a vital two points. The abysmal loss against WI and the washout against SL were unfortunate. They could have won against Aus and India but stumbled in the chases. They have had a mixed World Cup with some good to exceptional performances against tough opposition. They still have an opportunity to progress provided the stars are aligned and luck favors them.
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Jul 03, 2019 05:47am
We are indeed jealous of our friends, relatives, and neighbours! Right!!
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Jul 03, 2019 06:06am
@The Gentleman Indian, Thank you. We in Pakistan thought India was aspiring to be a Global player. But your email gives us comfort that you still remain a Regional Player with Pakistan as your reference point.
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Jul 03, 2019 06:14am
Whatever happens today, Arthur must be fired ASAP......drastic change is not needed ......just more exposure to youngsters .......
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Jul 03, 2019 06:35am
On current form, England is expected to beat NZ and that will be the end of story.
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Jul 03, 2019 08:16am
@Texan, Did you forget England and New Zealand two top teams losing against Pakistan. It's not about number 9 or 1 it's about the passion for the game. The world has seen Pakistan's passion for the game. If any team that does'nt deserve to proceed is India lost deliberately against England to keep out Pakistan from the tournament. Lack of sportsmanship......
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Jul 03, 2019 08:32am
Interesting.... Why cant Pakistan decide their own destiny by winning games? First they are at the mercy of India to win their game against England. Now, they are at the mercy of Kiwis to win their game against England. the worst part is, Pakistan is blaming other countries for their game plans. This is getting ridiculous..
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Jul 03, 2019 08:33am
When World Cup chances dim we want India and now New Zealand to bail us out. When our fiscal issues become unmanageable, we want China to bail us out. This is sad. We need to get out of this mentality - we need to take ownership of our own problems and not look for help all the time.
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Jul 03, 2019 08:35am
Relax Mickey! You are playing a child's game, not performing brain surgery...
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
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Jul 03, 2019 09:23am
Pakistan has a chance in game against BD irrespective of result of Eng vs NZ game, either a simple win if Eng lost in this match or a targeted win if NZ loses to overcome the run rate.. .
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Jul 03, 2019 10:00am
@Sane One, Pak was in England more than a month before WC. Were they running taxis there?
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Jul 03, 2019 11:28am
It is all over for green shirts, we will not qualify even if we beat Bangladesh. So stop lying and making fool of people
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Jul 03, 2019 12:59pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, I which matches of the World Cup tourney 2019 ongoing in the historic nations of England wales did what you’re saying happen Doc? Please describe in details with the day date stadium kit colours and description of the historic ground with their history and weather. Please.
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Jul 03, 2019 01:28pm
@The Gentleman Indian, Perhaps you can spend the time between now and the semi final to learn how to spell properly. It is “lose” not “loose.” Additionally, your point about turning the TV off is typical of your countrymen. Fair-weather cricket fans!!!
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Jul 03, 2019 01:31pm
@Kailash Singh, You are so clever Sir! Nobel Prize for you! Genius!
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Jul 03, 2019 06:05pm
@Sid, Rupee INR 69 and Rupee PAK 165. It's fantastic! Let not do politics otherwise PKR will end up doing double century.
Go Team India. Good luck Pak team.
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Jul 03, 2019 08:59pm
@Sane One, Excuses - lame ones, at that. Why must you look for scapegoats and always blame others for your self-created misery - whether it is in politics, international relations, the IMF and now cricket! Shame! Is Pakistan still a nation based on a legitimate foundation? Can you sink any deeper than where you are right now???!!! Stand before a mirror, be honest and ask yourself: where does the problem lie exactly?
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Jul 03, 2019 09:33pm
@Syed, well said
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Jul 03, 2019 11:27pm
England was lucky to win the toss in its last teo matches and batted first unlike Pakistan....So was the toss fixed,,
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