Whatmore eyes World Cup after Pakistan flop
by AFP
Karachi: Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore said on Tuesday the team would be reviewed with an eye on building for the 2015 World Cup after their dismal showing at the Champions Trophy in England. Abysmal batting led to Pakistan's defeat in all three matches as they failed to post a single total above 170 runs.



Pakistan's failure in the Champions Trophy has prompted calls from former players, media and fans to overhaul the system and ditch Whatmore and under-performing players. Asked about the need to overhaul the team, Whatmore said he will give a report on the team's performance.

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04:57 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Mohsin demands sacking of PCB officials, says will meet PM Karachi: Former Test batsman and coach Mohsin Khan on Wednesday said that he would be meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to demand the sacking of Pakistan Cricket Board and team officials for their failure to bring about improvement in the national side. An emotional Mohsin, who was removed as head coach in March last year, said he was appalled at the state of affairs in Pakistan cricket. "The way...  
11:18 PM, Jun 12, 2013

Former Pakistan players criticise team's dismal show in CT Karachi: A can of worms has been opened up following Pakistan's near exit situation from the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy with former players gunning for the heads of the members of the team, head coach Dav Whatmore, selectors and board officials. Pakistan now need a miracle of sorts to still qualify for the semifinals of the Champions Trophy after their loss to West Indies and South Africa in their group...  
06:17 PM, Jun 11, 2013

I didn't recommend Woodhill as batting coach: Whatmore Karachi: Pakistan's head coach Dav Whatmore has rejected talks about him recommending little known Australian Trent Woodhill for the post of the national team's batting coach ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. Whatmore told reporters before the team's departure for Ireland earlier on Wednesday that Woodhill's appointment was a decision of the PCB. He also disclosed that he had not had any discussions with Woodhill since his appointment was made....  
09:35 AM, May 15, 2013

England tour 'very sensitive' : Naveed Cheema Islamabad: Returning to England for the Champions Trophy will be "very sensitive" for the Pakistan's players following the spot-fixing scandal three years ago, team manager Naveed Akram Cheema said Monday, urging his squad to just focus on the eight-team competition. Cheema took over as manager in 2010, soon after three Pakistan players were charged of spot-fixing in a Test match during Pakistan's last tour of England. Later fast bowlers Mohammad...  
02:27 PM, May 14, 2013

Australia's Woodhill named Pakistan batting coach
by AFP
Lahore: Pakistan on Monday appointed Australian coach Trent Woodhill to help solve their perennial batting problems during June's Champions Trophy in England. The 42-year-old was involved with the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League in Australia and is part of the Delhi Daredevils' support staff in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). He was also New Zealand cricket team's assistant until last year. Pakistan Cricket Board's director of international...  
09:33 AM, Apr 30, 2013

Afridi hits out at Butt for suggesting rift in team Karachi: Pakistan's flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi has lambasted former Cricket Board Chairman Ijaz Butt for suggesting that Muhammad Hafeez and head coach Dav Whatmore had formed a nexus against Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul-Haq in the national team. "I think everyone knows the scandals that came about when Butt was heading the board. It is better he stop giving such damaging statements about the team and rest at home at...  
10:14 AM, Apr 12, 2013

Misbah, Hafeez deny reports of rift between them
by IANS
Lahore: Pakistan Test and ODI skipper Misbah-ul-Haq and Twenty20 captain Mohammed Hafeez on Wednesday denied reports of rifts between them and said that such rumours are taking a toll on the team's performance. Following the team's poor performance in South Africa, which the media attributed to the differences between Misbah and Hafeez, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) president Ijaz Butt added fuel to the controversy by saying Hafeez has teamed...  
10:33 PM, Apr 10, 2013

Pak coach, manager hold closed-door meeting with seniors Dav Whatmore and manager Naved Cheema have held a closed-door meeting with senior players in a bid to reverse the flow of poor results on the South Africa tour. ...  
10:23 AM, Mar 14, 2013

PCB boss Zaka Ashraf backs under-fire coach Dav Whatmore
by AFP
Whatmore, appointed Pakistan coach a year ago, came in for severe criticism from former captains following a 3-0 Test whitewash against South Afica. ...  
09:29 PM, Mar 05, 2013

Dav Whatmore needs to learn urdu, says Hanif Hanif felt a coach would never be able to convey his feelings or advice to a player through an interpreter or in a language not common to both. ...  
08:53 PM, Feb 28, 2013

Whatmore's future depends on ODI and T20 series: reports The daily Jang reported that immediately after the massive innings defeat in the third Test Whatmore had chosen to take out his anger on Imran Farhat. ...  
09:45 PM, Feb 27, 2013

Latif questions coach Whatmore after 3-0 loss Pakistan lost the third Test by an innings and 18 runs at Centurion inside three days against world's No. 1-ranked Test team. ...  
04:14 PM, Feb 25, 2013

Whatmore criticised after team's Test defeats in SA Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore has come under severe criticism after the team's successive defeats in the Test series in South Africa, with some in the cricket fraternity holding him responsible for the reverses. ...  
11:34 AM, Feb 20, 2013

Former Pakistan players urge board to appoint batting coach The board's decision to not appoint Inzamam-ul-Haq as batting consultant has also come in for criticism from former players. ...  
11:05 PM, Feb 07, 2013

Whatmore praises South Africa's fast bowlers Dale Steyn took six for eight as Pakistan collapsed to their lowest Test score of 49. ...  
11:52 PM, Feb 02, 2013

Misbah, Whatmore exited selection meeting: sources Miffed with certain selections and exclusions for the South Africa tour, Pakistan's captain and coach apparently walked out of a selection meeting. ...  
11:45 AM, Jan 12, 2013

Misbah hails Whatmore's impact on Pakistan team Whatmore's first assignment was last year's Asia Cup which Pakistan won after beating Bangladesh in the final. ...  
10:23 AM, Jan 09, 2013

Pakistan need to be consistent to beat India: Whatmore Whatmore said it would be his first experience as Pakistan coach against India in a bilateral series and he is looking forward to it. ...  
06:33 PM, Dec 23, 2012

Ajmal will be trump card against India: Whatmore The 35-year-old Ajmal is ranked No. 1 in one-day internationals and Twenty20s. ...  
05:10 PM, Dec 14, 2012