After the disappointment of the men’s team failing to reach the ODI World Cup 2023 final, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took decisive action, triggering a comprehensive restructuring of the coaching staff. Captain Babar Azam voluntarily stepped down, paving the way for Shan Masood to assume the leadership role for the Test side. In a bid to fortify the team’s bowling arsenal, Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal were enlisted as fast-bowling and spin-bowling coaches, respectively.

Appointment of new batting coach by Pakistan

Adding an international perspective and extensive playing experience to the coaching lineup, the PCB recently announced the appointment of former England cricketer Adam Hollioake as the batting coach for the upcoming Test tour to Australia. This tour, scheduled from December 2023 to January 2024, will see Pakistan facing the formidable Australian side in a series of three Test matches.

Hollioake, renowned for his contributions in both Test and ODI formats during his playing days, has transitioned seamlessly into coaching. His coaching journey includes a stint with the England Lions team, where his expertise and mentoring skills were highly valued. The 52-year-old’s coaching capabilities were further acknowledged when he joined England’s coaching staff for the final two Ashes Tests in the 2021-22 series.

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Pakistan’s Test challenge in Australia

The challenge that lies ahead for Pakistan are daunting, particularly considering their historical struggles in Australian conditions. Having not won a Test series down under and their last Test victory on Australian soil dating back to 1995, Pakistan faces an uphill task against Pat Cummins‘ formidable Australian side.

Australian test odyssey: Pakistan’s schedule

The Test series is scheduled to kick off in Perth from December 14 to 18, followed by games in Melbourne from December 26 to 30, and the final encounter in Sydney from January 3 to 7, 2024. The appointments of new leadership and coaching dynamics underscore Pakistan’s commitment to revitalizing their Test cricket prowess and overcoming historical challenges on the Australian turf. The cricketing world will keenly watch how this rejuvenated Pakistani side, under new leadership and coaching guidance, fares in this crucial Test series against Australia.

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Cricket today is a game that can lift a person from rags to riches. Various franchise leagues, happening worldwide, like the Indian Premier League (IPL), Big Bash League (BBL), Caribbean Premier League (CPL) etc.

There is a lot of business and money associated with the sport, and it is for sure that an international player will have a sound financial future after his retirement.

In previous times, before the advent of the million-dollar leagues, cricketers financial future after their retirement would be hanging in the dark.

Today, let’s have a look at five cricketers who turned from rich to poor:

1. Arshad Khan

Arshad Khan, former off-spinner from Pakistan, made his international debut in 1997 against West Indies.

The 6ft 4inch tall cricketer featured in nine Tests and 58 ODIs for his country.

Khan was an economical bowler but could never establish himself in the playing XI permanently.

After his retirement, the off-spinner relocated to Sydney, Australia and became a taxi driver there.

Later in the year 2020, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appointed the former cricketer as the bowling coach of the Pakistan women’s national cricket team.

2. Adam Hollioake

Adam Hollioake is a former English cricketer who made his debut against Pakistan in 1996. Born in Melbourne, Australia, Hollioke played four Tests and 35 ODIs for England. He also led the side to victory in the 1997 Sharjah Cup.

Hollioke last featured for his country in 2007 and went on to pursue his family business in Australia. In the 2008 global recession, his company’s financial position weakened, and by 2011 he was declared bankrupt.

The former cricketer then started his career as a mixed martial artist and made his debut in 2012.

3. Matthew Sinclair

Former New Zealand batsman Matthew Sinclair is fondly remembered for his score of 214. Sinclair played 33 Tests and 54 ODIs for New Zealand before announcing his retirement in July 2013.

The Australian-born batsman made a promising start to his career but struggled to find a permanent spot in the team due to his inconsistent performances.

After his retirement, he became jobless for some time. Since he did not complete his education before started playing cricket, it became difficult for him to find employment to manage his expenses.

He is currently working as a real estate salesperson in Napier and struggles to make both ends meet.

4. Chris Cairns

Unfortunately, Chris Cairns – the former New Zealand all-rounder and ODI skipper – finds himself on this list.

Cairns was a destructive batsman and had a hard to read slower delivery. The New Zealand cricketer played 62 Tests and 215 ODIs before announcing his retirement in 2006.

The downfall for the former all-rounder started when he featured in the infamous Indian Cricket League (ICL).

It was alleged by the former chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL) that Cairns fixed a match in the ICL. He was acquitted in the case and won significant damages.

However, the tide turned against him in 2013 when the match-fixing allegations surfaced again. The costs of legal proceedings ultimately led to his bankruptcy which later forced him to do a cleaning job in Auckland.

5. Janardan Navle

Janardan Navle had the honours to play as India’s first wicket-keeper on the 1932 tour of England.

Former British cricket journalist and MCC president Christopher Martin-Jenkins kept Navle in the same league as the great George Duckworth and Bert Oldfield. Navle’s last and only other Test appearance came at Bombay in 1933.

According to reports, the former wicket-keeper spent his last days as a beggar. At the same time, other sources reveal that he worked as a watchman in a sugar mill in Pune before passing away.

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