Team Director of Pakistan Cricket Team Mickey Arthur Criticisms Tight Security in WC
Slowly and steadily, the World Cup 2023 is moving towards its business end, with India becoming the first team to qualify for the semi-finals. On the other hand, Pakistan finds themselves in a tricky position where they need to win all their remaining games and also need other results to go their way. They will be going up against New Zealand in a crucial encounter at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, which will go a long way in determining their fate in the tournament.
Now, before the match against New Zealand, Pakistan's team director, Mickey Arthur, has come up with a pretty controversial statement where he compares Pakistan's security in the World Cup to COVID restrictions.
Arthur claimed that players are finding it difficult to maintain huge security as there have been plenty of restrictions on their movement, creating frustration among players.
He said, "As a Pakistan team, we play a hell of a lot of cricket, so being on the road is nothing new for these guys. What has been tough is the fact that we've been under a massive amount of security. So, I've been sort of taken aback."
"I found it difficult. It's almost like we've been back in COVID times, where you were almost secluded to your floor and your team room. So much so that their breakfast is in a separate room from everybody else. That's been the tough aspect."