Luden stays as Pakistan fielding coach

Grant Luden, Pakistan fielding coach, will remain in his role despite reports of his resignation, the Pakistan Cricket Board has said. Reports suggested Luden was contemplating quitting his job after a dispute with the players but the PCB denied that and confirmed that Luden will continue until his contract ends in May 2016.

ESPNcricinfo understands Luden was unhappy with the attitude of some players during drills. The players had also appeared upset and were seen exchanging harsh words with the coach, apparently questioning his lack of a high-profile record as a player. Luden has not played first-class cricket, but worked with the Bangladesh team as a coach from June 2008 before joining Pakistan in May last year.

After the argument, Luden had wanted to resign but PCB director of operations Zakir Khan intervened, resolved his concerns and requested him to stay on.

"The Pakistan Cricket Board and the team management as well as the boys hold the job he is doing in high esteem, and are keen that he continues to serve in his present role," said a PCB spokesperson, "The entire team trained together Tuesday afternoon, in a spirit of camaraderie, under the supervision of head coach Waqar Younis with each of the other coaches and assistant manager Shahid Aslam actively involved throughout the extended four-hour session. Ditto for Wednesday, where some players were put through their paces by all coaches, with Mr Luden putting in an extra hour on both days with a select group of players"

Luden had previously spoken with the PCB about parting ways after the World Cup due to personal reasons, but subsequently reversed his decision after further discussions.