Mickey Arthur will be tough on Pakistan after taking over as coach

Mickey Arthur has warned Pakistan's players they will face a much tougher regime under his leadership.

Arthur was appointed as Waqar Younis' replacement last week, with the fast bowling great having stood down after a dreadful set of performances at the World Twenty20 in India.

They lost three of their four games in Group 2 and failed to make it through to the knockout stage.

Pakistan have slumped down the rankings in both limited-overs formats, now sitting ninth in the 50-over list and seventh in Twenty20 with much of that slide being blamed on poor discipline.

And Arthur says that will not be tolerated in his regime, with players set to be put through much more rigorous fitness tests and fielding practice.

"I will be tough on discipline and that's the way we can get better and better results," said former South Africa coach Arthur.

"I want everybody to start playing for the team and I don't want any selfish players around.

"Our bowling is good, but we need to lift our batting massively. I will also be tough on fielding and fitness and need players who can play long-term, and these issues are non-negotiable."

Arthur could barely have found a tougher start, with Pakistan touring England this summer and then taking on Australia in December, with New Zealand and the West Indies visiting Pakistan in between.

But he hopes the players, given a push under his new regime, will enjoy the challenge and at least keep up their third place in the Test rankings.

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"For Pakistan players, those conditions are trying, but I want the team to be up for the challenge. Without a doubt we will go to win. If the players show improvement, then I know I am doing my job," he added.

"I know everything about the job, but what I know more is that there is huge passion (for) cricket and there is enormous talent in Pakistan and I think if we can get proper structure in place then we can really get this team far away."