PAKISTAN SERIES
Mickey Arthur in Australia with point to prove
Coach Arthur will be plotting Pakistan’s strategy for the Gabba to prove Australia erred by sacking him
Brisbane — Mickey Arthur wants to prove Cricket Australia erred by sacking him as he returns as coach of Pakistan for this week’s day-night Test in Brisbane. Arthur, who was fired by Cricket Australia on the eve of the 2013 Ashes after a run of defeats and replaced by current coach Darren Lehmann, will be plotting Pakistan’s strategy for the three-Test series starting at the Gabba on Thursday. Arthur said on Monday a part of him still had a point to prove to his former employers. "I wouldn’t be honest if I said otherwise," he said. "That’s what happens. It’s a ruthless world out there. I loved the first year and a bit of it. It was outstanding and I felt we made some significant progress. "This series isn’t about me against Australia. It’s about two very good cricket teams going head to head. I hope that can be the focus." Arthur said on Monday he was getting used to the idea of his expected return to face his former team on the other side. "It’s pretty surreal really to be walking ...
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