Whatmore arrives in Lahore to meet with PCB

[Sadaf Gondal]

Dav Whatmore, the former Sri Lanka and Bangladesh coach, has arrived in Lahore to meet with the PCB and discuss what is believed to be the terms of his appointment as Pakistan's head coach. Whatmore has been in talks with the PCB and recently resigned as coach of Kolkata Knight Riders, but an agreement has to be yet to be finalised.

Whatmore, who arrived on Saturday morning, was received by Maqsood Ahmed, the logistics manager of the PCB, and taken to the National Cricket Academy. He will meet with the PCB's coach committee and the board chairman Zaka Ashraf. The appointment of a full-time head coach could possibly be made after the series against England in the UAE.

Former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed was named bowling coach for the England series but an official announcement about a full-time appointment is awaited. The PCB said recently that the head coach would also play a dual role as a batting coach. The coach committee finalised its recommendations for the three coaching positions and was expected to report to the PCB chairman about the same earlier this month. Julian Fountain is in contention to take over as fielding coach, a role currently held by Ijaz Ahmed.

If Whatmore's appointment is confirmed, he will take over from Mohsin Khan, the current interim coach of the national side. Mohsin was among the 30 people who applied for the coaching position vacated by Waqar Younis, but Ashraf reportedly said he wasn't qualified to take over the full-time role.

[sheem]

hmm he is selected na

[Nida_Ali_Nido]

acha coach hy waisy per hum bi Pakistani hen jita bi acha banda ho bhaga dete usy

[Sadaf Gondal]

yeh kisi na kaam ka. phle BD ka raha hai.Mohsin hi tek hai

[DexteR]

yeh kisi na kaam ka. phle BD ka raha hai.Mohsin hi tek hai

Pakistani coach ki koi qadar nahi hoti Pakistan mai chahay jitna acha kyun na ho.

[Sadaf Gondal]

miandad se better coach tu abhi tak nahi dekha

[DexteR]

Dav Whatmore meetings with PCB positive

Dav Whatmore has said he had positive meetings with members of the Pakistan board in Lahore but there has been no definite decision taken yet on whether or not he will be the new Pakistan coach. Whatmore, who has previously coached Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, had discussions with the panel the PCB appointed to select a coach and the Pakistan selectors, and also had a courtesy meeting with PCB chief Zaka Ashraf.

"We had some good discussions," Whatmore said. "A decision either way will be made later in the month. It's a case of whether both parties can see a way forward."

While Whatmore and the PCB both maintained no appointment had been made, Whatmore said coaching Pakistan would be an opportunity he would relish. "If I do get the job it will be another challenge in my career," he said. "Pakistan have the potential to be a pretty decent team. They've done well in recent times. If I am with the team every effort will be directed towards ensuring the team is super-competitive."

The PCB, in a statement, said Whatmore had told chairman Ashraf that "Pakistan possesses lots of cricketing talent and the team has the ability to beat any opposition."

Pakistan, under interim-coach Mohsin Khan, are set to take on England tomorrow in the first of three Test matches in the UAE. Whatmore said it would be a tough challenge for the team. "England are the No. 1 team in the world, so it won't be easy. But I am sure Pakistan will be prepared."

Pakistan have been without a permanent coach since Waqar Younis resigned after the tour of Zimbabwe in September.

[Sadaf Gondal]

don't like him
ALLAH kare na banay