Waqar Younis back as coach for Pakistan
Lahore: Pakistan cricket chief on Tuesday appointed fast bowling legend Waqar Younis for a second spell as national head coach. The 42-year-old had been tipped as favourite to take over the role vacated by Australian coach Dav Whatmore, whose contract expired in March.
Former wicketkeeper Moin Khan, who filled in as interim coach, guided Pakistan to the Asia Cup final but a poor performance in the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh meant his contract was not extended.
Waqar, currently in India, said: “I am extremely pleased to have been selected as the head coach. My immediate aim would be to prepare the team for the upcoming busy cricket season including the next year’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand,” Waqar said.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said a three-member committee had “unanimously recommended” Waqar for the job.