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Melbourne, May 10\u0964 <\/strong>New Pakistan cricket head coach Mickey Arthur says he has grown from his turbulent experience in charge of Australia that was marred by 'homeworkgate' in 2013.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Arthur was last Friday appointed coach of a team that has built a reputation for being notoriously difficult for mentors but has nonetheless risen to No.3 in the Test rankings. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

The South African dropped vice-captain Shane Watson, Mitchell Johnson, James Pattinson and Usman Khawaja from the third Test in Mohali for not completing a task, where they were asked to list three items on ways to improve after the side’s comprehensive defeat in the second Test.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Arthur was fired after the series that Australia lost 0-4. He acknowledged his time with the Australia national team didn't run smoothly, but the South African said he has benefited from lessons learned.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I hate the word 'homeworkgate'. And I hate that whole issue. But at the end of the day, would I have done it again? Maybe, maybe not. I'm not sure. But I certainly learnt a massive amount out of the whole experience," Arthur was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au on Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"There are things I would have done differently but they're not for open discussion," the 47-year-old added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"The principles I had in South Africa I tried to introduce in Australia and maybe I needed to be a bit more flexible and really judge the temperature a bit better, and a willingness to change. That makes me a better coach now."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Arthur was criticised by several high-profile Australian players, including wicket-keeper Brad Haddin, following his tenure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Darren Lehmann took over from Arthur following the disastrous 'homeworkgate' tour of India in 2013, and the former Australia player immediately struck up a strong working relationship with then captain Michael Clarke.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Arthur said he believed Pakistan's bowling group is the equal of any in Test cricket. He added that he has "unfinished business" with Australia and is relishing the opportunity of a three-Test series, including a day-night fixture at the Gabba later this year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"The work that Darren and his staff have done with the players has been very, very good. It's been outstanding. You do feel a little bit like you were on the right track in terms of player identification but who knows? <\/p>\r\n\r\n

I'm just looking forward to playing against them at the end of the year. It'll be a great summer. Hopefully we can get (the Pakistan players) up to speed -- they can certainly test Australia in all departments," he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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