Pakistan’s quest for a foreign coach has encountered obstacles, as both former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson and ex-West Indian captain Darren Sammy have withdrawn from contention for the position of the national team’s head coach. Sammy declined approaches from the PCB, citing his existing contract with the West Indies board as the head coach of their white-ball teams, while Watson, after returning home on Saturday night, rejected the offer from the Pakistan board.
According to a reliable source familiar with the situation, senior PCB officials engaged in extensive discussions with Watson in Karachi during the PSL matches, presenting him with the opportunity to become head coach.
However, Watson graciously declined the offer, citing prior commitments as a commentator in the IPL and a major USA league, as well as a desire to dedicate more time to his young family in Sydney. The PCB had reportedly offered Watson an annual fee of USD 2 million.
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As a result, the PCB is anticipated to arrange an interim solution for the national team to oversee the training camp in Kakul from March 25 to April 8, preceding the five-match T20 series against New Zealand scheduled for April 14 in Lahore and Rawalpindi.
Chairman Naqvi has expressed a strong interest in appointing foreign coaches for the national team on a long-term basis, encompassing the World T20 Cup in the West Indies and USA, as well as the Champions Trophy early next year in Pakistan.
The source further revealed that former Pakistan captains Younis Khan, Muhammad Yousuf, Inzamam ul Haq, and Moin Khan are currently being considered for interim roles.
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