Shane Watson decides against coaching Pakistan team
The former Australia all-rounder wants to honour his current coaching and commentary commitments
Shane Watson has pulled out of the race to become Pakistan’s head coach in limited-overs cricket, according to ESPNcricinfo.
The former Australia all-rounder wants to honour his current coaching and commentary commitments rather than leaving them at a short notice.
An Indian Premier League (IPL) commentary stint and head coach of Major League Cricket side San Francisco Unicorns are among Watson’s commitments, along with coaching Quetta Gladiators. The fact that he has a young family also played a role in his decision.
After Quetta Gladiators' exit from PSL 9 on Friday, Watson has already left Pakistan.
The Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB is interested in appointing a strong coaching staff for the cricket team.
In order to fill the vacancy in time for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand at home, the PCB is also considering the possibility of appointing local coaches along with foreign consultants.
The five-match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand will begin from April 18.
It must be noted Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick, who were transferred to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore after a change in their portfolios in November 2023, left their respective positions in January this year.
In April 2023, Arthur was named Director of the Pakistan men’s cricket team while Bradburn was roped in as head coach of the Pakistan national men’s side earlier last year. Former South Africa cricketer Puttick worked as batting coach since April 2023.
The decision was taken amicably between all the parties involved, according to PCB.
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