ISLAMABAD – Srilanka Cricket (SLC) have decided to sign renowned SouthAfrican coach Mickey Arthur as the Head Coach of the national team,ThePapare.com learns.51-year old Arthur’s name has been approved by the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)Executive Committee after Englishmen Mark Ramprakash declined the offer tojoin the Lankan setup after having initially agreed to take over the role.Arthur has previously coached South Africa from 2005 to 2010, and Australiafrom 2011 to 2013 before his most recent three-year assignment withPakistan ended in August.Under Arthur, Pakistan rose to number one in T20I rankings, winning 30matches out of 37. However, Pakistan lost on 17 occasions in 28 Tests withArthur at the helm. The highest point for Arthur in 50-over as Pakistancoach was the Champions Trophy victory in 2017.In September, Arthur was named as Coach of the Central Stags team in NewZealand’s Super Smash T20 competition later this year. Therefore, if he isto join Sri Lanka Cricket, Arthur will have to withdraw from thatappointment. Last Wednesday, former Australian Dean Jones replaced Arthuras the head coach of the Karachi Kings franchise ahead of the next editionof Pakistan Super League.
Mickey Arthur set to be appointed as the National Team Head Coach
