Pybus turns back on Pakistan

Published October 10, 2001

LAHORE, Oct 9: Richard Pybus has turned his back on Pakistan and will not be returning to Pakistan to coach the national cricket team citing uncertain situation prevailing in this region.

A Pakistan Cricket Board spokesman said Tuesday that the England-born South African Pybus had intimated the PCB about his decision.

 Pybus who was hired for the home series against New Zealand, but the Sept 11 terrorist attack on Washington and New York forced cancellation of the tour and the South African left Pakistan in a hurry due to the security reason.

BBC SPORT ONLINE ADDS: Pybus’ decision not to make the journey has left the PCB hurriedly looking around for a temporary replacement.

“At the moment, the whole situation in Pakistan is much bigger than cricket and I will be very surprised if Sharjah goes ahead,” Pybus told BBC Sport Online.

Pakistan have had nine coaches over the past four years, with Pybus working with the team on three separate occasions.

Opinion

Editorial

GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...
Centre vs provinces
Updated 10 Jun, 2026

Centre vs provinces

The reason the centre finds itself in this position is rooted in its failure to expand the tax net and boost revenues.
Party in crisis
10 Jun, 2026

Party in crisis

THE young KP chief minister must be starting to realise just how thorny a seat he occupies. There has been a flurry...
Varsity woes
10 Jun, 2026

Varsity woes

FINANCIAL crises affecting public sector universities across Pakistan are now having an impact on academic...