Summary The former captain and fast bowler has been appointed for a tenure of two years.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday appointed former captain and fast bowler Waqar Younis as head coach of national cricket team.
The duration of the contract is for two years and Waqar Younis will assume the charge in June.
Talking to media after his meeting with PCB Chairman Najam Sethi last Wednesday, Waqar Younis said that he had no differences with Moeen Khan or any other player.
He said that all his past achievements were because of Pakistan and it was responsibility of all to be ready to serve the country.
It is pertinent to mention here that Waqar Younis Waqar, who served as coach in 2010 and 2011 was being considered as favourite to take over as head coach.
Pakistan batting legend Inzamam-ul Haq last Thursday had also backed Waqar Younis to be given another chance as the country s national cricket coach, saying he had proved his credentials in the past.
Inzamam said he was the right man for the job. "Pakistan team benefited during Waqar s last tenure so I think he is the best choice as he knows the players and is familiar with our culture," Inzamam told reporters.
PCB was looking for a permanent coach after former Australian batsman Dav Whatmore s two-year tenure ended in February.
Fomer Test wicketkeeper and captain Moin Khan was appointed interim coach, but his two-month contract was not extended by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after a poor showing at the World Twenty20 last month.
On April 22, The PCB re-appointed Moin Khan as manager and chief selector of Pakistan cricket team.
Meanwhile, legendary former cricketer Zaheer Abbas had been appointed as principal advisor to chairman PCB Najam Sethi.
