Jos Buttler revealed his response to the unconventional hiring practice. Following Shane McDermott’s resignation, the PCB decided to post an advertisement on LinkedIn for the position of fielding coach. The action garnered a lot of attention, and during their challenging Test series against England, Pakistan’s recruitment strategy became a talking point.
Jos Buttler analysis of Pakistan’s LinkedIn hiring practices
Pakistan’s cricket team faced the possibility of a series whitewash after suffering crushing losses in the first two games of their challenging Test series against England. In response, the Pakistan Cricket Board recalled players and coaching personnel to Pakistan prior to the final Test, making significant changes to the team and coaching setup halfway through the series. The seriousness of the predicament the team faced on the pitch was reflected in these interventions.
The PCB initiated a hunt for a new fielding coach after Shane McDermott left the position at the end of the Test series. Following Pakistan’s struggles in the Test series, the board’s choice to promote the position on the professional networking site LinkedIn attracted a lot of attention on social media and became a topic of conversation.
Pakistan’s only chance to salvage some honour from the series will be in the third Test, which is set to start at Edgbaston on September 9. Pakistan will be under tremendous pressure going into the match after a significant mid-series revamp of their team and coaching staff, since England already has a commanding 2-0 lead.
