Jones in contention for Pakistan cricket coach's job

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Jones in contention for Pakistan cricket coach's job

MELBOURNE: Former Australian batsman Dean Jones has confirmed applying for the post of Pakistan cricket coach.

Jones hasn't got an official information from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) but he is reported to among the five men shortlisted for the job along with former England all-rounder Dermot Reeve and local applicant Aaqib Javed.

"I believe I am in the last five," Jones was quoted as saying in The Age. "I have always wanted to coach and the opportunity came along so I put my hand up."

Pakistan cricket off late has been rocked by terrorism and the spot-fixing scandal.

But Jones feels there is a lot of talent in Pakistan and that together they can achieve a lot of things.

"Ultimately it comes down to the defensive part of their game that needs to be worked on, and that just comes down to proper drills and attention to detail," Jones said.

"Take out what has happened with the betting scandal, take out the security problems, everyone in the world who knows cricket knows they have always had a wonderful pool of talent. It's just a matter of getting the culture right, getting them to take ownership of their actions, working together and who knows, they could win a World Cup in three years time."

The fellow countryman Geoff Lawson sacked as Pakistan coach in 2008, but that has not deterred Jones.

"There's always obstacles in any job," Jones said. ''I'm careful of those (political) factors that might come into it. They (the PCB) are passionate, they don't like losing and they tend to be reactive instead of proactive on decisions but if you paint the picture early as to where we want to go - we've got to find stability, pick our best 16 or 17 players and work with them for the one-dayers and Tests - I think they will do very well."

Mohsin Khan, Pakistan's chief selector, will double as interim coach for the next series against Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates.


Jones in contention for Pakistan cricket coach's job - The Times of India

 

[fd24]

Thanks Sparky.

The problem with the Pakistani team is only a Pakistani can understand the mentality and mood swings of Pakistani cricketer.
The board has constantly flustered and interfered with decision making and team selection which cannot be a good thing. Furthermore his lack of coaching experience must be questioned.
My choice would be Dermot Reeve and Aaqib Javed in a joint role.

 

[SpArK]

Thanks Sparky.

The problem with the Pakistani team is only a Pakistani can understand the mentality and mood swings of Pakistani cricketer.
The board has constantly flustered and interfered with decision making and team selection which cannot be a good thing. Furthermore his lack of coaching experience must be questioned.
My choice would be Dermot Reeve and Aaqib Javed in a joint role.

I too think he s not good for that job..

He has been known to make racist remarks.


Dean Jones sacked after 'terrorist' remark | Cricket News | South Africa in Sri Lanka | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[Roybot]

I hope he doesn't drop the "T" bomb this time around. He ll be lynched

 

[RazPaK]

I too think he s not good for that job..

He has been known to make racist remarks.


Dean Jones sacked after 'terrorist' remark | Cricket News | South Africa in Sri Lanka | ESPN Cricinfo

Oh, that's just a part of Australian genetics.

 

[Ambitious449]

Oh my god i terribly hoping to burst this Aussie coach bubble. They r too arrogant , too racist and overrated coaches.