After surprisingly failing to remain in contention for team India's coach, former Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore has now responded positively to Pakistan's job offer, PCB sources claimed on Friday.
"His attitude is different now and we remain positive about talks with him. There is no doubt he is our top choice at the moment," sources in the board confirmed.
The source said that former Pakistan captain, Wasim Akram had also been consulted on the appointment of a new coach after the untimely death of Bob Woolmer during the World Cup.
"Yes, Wasim has been consulted and he has also spoken highly of Whatmore so we are interested in signing him on," the source said.
The PCB source added that Wasim had also recommended a couple of other names and his input was being taken on the coaches, who have applied for the job of Pakistan coach.
Whatmore had initially rejected the offer from the PCB as he was more interested in coaching the Indian team. But earlier this week the Indian cricket board ruled him out of the race for unknown reasons.
The burly former Australian batsman coached Sri Lanka to the 1996 World Cup title and in a four-year term with Bangladesh was instrumental in lifting their reputation.
It is expected the Pakistan board will make an appointment by end of June and the new coach would be appointed for a two-year term, which will be extendable.
"His attitude is different now and we remain positive about talks with him. There is no doubt he is our top choice at the moment," sources in the board confirmed.
The source said that former Pakistan captain, Wasim Akram had also been consulted on the appointment of a new coach after the untimely death of Bob Woolmer during the World Cup.
"Yes, Wasim has been consulted and he has also spoken highly of Whatmore so we are interested in signing him on," the source said.
The PCB source added that Wasim had also recommended a couple of other names and his input was being taken on the coaches, who have applied for the job of Pakistan coach.
Whatmore had initially rejected the offer from the PCB as he was more interested in coaching the Indian team. But earlier this week the Indian cricket board ruled him out of the race for unknown reasons.
The burly former Australian batsman coached Sri Lanka to the 1996 World Cup title and in a four-year term with Bangladesh was instrumental in lifting their reputation.
It is expected the Pakistan board will make an appointment by end of June and the new coach would be appointed for a two-year term, which will be extendable.
