After surprisingly failing to remain in contention for team India's coach,
former Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore has now responded positively
to Pakistan's job offer, PCB sources claimed today.
The source said that former Pakistan captain, Wasim Akram
had also been consulted on the appointment of a new coach after the untimely
death of Bob Woolmer during the World Cup.
"Yes, Wasim has been consulted and he has also spoken
highly of Whatmore so we are interested in signing him on," the source
said.
The PCB source added that Wasim had also recommended a couple
of other names and his input was being taken on the coaches, who have applied
for the job of Pakistan coach.
Whatmore had initially rejected the offer from the PCB as he
was more interested in coaching the Indian team. But earlier this week the Indian
cricket board ruled him out of the race for unknown reasons.
The burly former Australian batsman coached Sri Lanka
to the 1996 World Cup title and in a four-year term with Bangladesh was instrumental
in lifting their reputation.
It is expected the Pakistan board will make an appointment
by end of June and the new coach would be appointed for a two-year term, which
will be extendable.
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