The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing heavy social media backlash after posting a Fielding Coach vacancy on LinkedIn. The job advertisement came right after Pakistan's crushing defeat to England at Lord's, and fans are not happy.
The timing of the post has sparked a wave of trolling. Many social media users mocked the board for focusing on hiring a single coach when the entire team seems to be struggling. One popular reaction summed up the mood: "Hire a brand-new Pakistan cricket team."
PCB's Coaching Overhaul After England Series Loss
The recruitment post came at a difficult moment for Pakistan cricket. The team lost the second Test by 194 runs, leaving them 2-0 down in the three-match series against England. The defeat at Lord's was a heavy blow, and the board responded with major changes.
According to the original story, the PCB sent head coach Sarfaraz Khan and bowling consultant Umar Gul home following the loss. In addition to the coaching staff changes, seven players were also removed from the squad. These sweeping changes show a board in crisis mode, trying to find answers after a poor performance.
Social Media Reaction to the Fielding Coach Job Post
The LinkedIn vacancy for a Fielding Coach became an easy target for frustrated fans. Instead of seeing it as a positive step, many viewed it as a sign of disorganization. The joke about hiring a brand-new team spread quickly, capturing the frustration of supporters who feel the problems run deeper than one coaching role.
The trolling highlights a growing disconnect between the PCB's actions and fan expectations. While hiring a fielding coach is a normal part of team management, the timing — right after a major defeat and amid a squad overhaul — made it look tone-deaf to many.
"Hire a brand-new Pakistan cricket team." — Social media reaction to PCB's LinkedIn post
What This Means for Pakistan Cricket
This incident shows how fragile public trust has become around the PCB's decision-making. The board is clearly trying to fix problems — changing coaches, dropping players, and looking for new staff. But the way these changes are being communicated is not landing well with fans.
The criticism is not just about one job posting. It reflects a deeper frustration with the team's performance and the board's ability to turn things around. When fans start joking about replacing the entire team, it is a clear signal that they want bigger, bolder changes — not just a new fielding coach.
Our Take: PCB Needs Better Communication, Not Just New Hires
To put it plainly, the PCB walked straight into this one. Posting a routine job vacancy on LinkedIn is not wrong in itself, but doing it right after a humiliating defeat — while the whole squad is being reshuffled — shows poor judgment.
In our view, the board needs to understand that fans are not just upset about one loss. They are tired of repeated failures and unclear strategies. A fielding coach vacancy might be a small step, but it looks like a drop in the ocean when the entire team is being questioned.
The PCB should focus on communicating a clear plan for the future. If they want to rebuild the team, they need to show fans a vision — not just a series of job postings and squad changes. Until then, the trolling will likely continue, and honestly, it is hard to blame the fans.
