Karachi: A hybrid model will also be adopted in the case of coaches, while the heads will be foreign Pakistanis.
After the worst defeats in the tour of Australia and New Zealand, the board dismissed the team director Mohammad Hafeez, now the search for a new coach is going on, in this regard, the hybrid model will be followed. However, his assistants will be Pakistanis.
PCB is facing difficulties in finding a coach, former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson seemed to be in agreement for $2 million per annum, but according to Mohsin Naqvi, the deal could not be finalized after the details leaked to the media.
Sources said that the board also approached former English coach Andy Flower but he refused, Mike Hesson, who won the title for Islamabad United, also showed no interest, Darren Sammy has a contract with the West Indian board so he is available. There were no, former Australian cricketer Simon Katich is also among those who apologized, Justin Langer was also discussed but no positive response has been received yet.
Interestingly, the authorities do not want to bring their former stars to the top position, sources close to Azhar Mehmood and Saqlain Mushtaq based in England confirmed that there is no contact, Matthew Hayden, who has been associated with the team in the past, is also on board. It has been talked about.
Sources said that most of the coaches are not available due to IPL engagement, however, the board is hopeful of a positive development next week.
