Misbah leads race to become Pakistan coach

Karachi, August 27

Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq has emerged as the favourite to take over as Pakistan’s cricket coach after Mickey Arthur was axed following a disappointing World Cup. Misbah, Pakistan’s most successful Test captain, has stepped down from the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) executive committee to clear the way for his application. 

“I have resigned from the cricket committee and have applied for the post of Pakistan’s head coach,” said the former batsman, describing the position as a “dream”. 

The PCB did not reveal whether anyone else had applied for the post. But sources said former Australian batsman Dean Jones and former West Indies paceman Courtney Walsh were among the applicants. Pakistan are likely to announce their new head coach ahead of the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka, which starts in Karachi on September 27. — PTI