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“Yes, we have held talks with Whatmore along with other potential candidates for the coaching positions advertised by us in the Pakistan team,” the senior official, who declined to be named, said.
Whatmore, a former Australian Test player, gained recognition as the coach of the Sri Lankan team that won the 1996 World Cup. He later coached Bangladesh and is presently working in India in the National Cricket Academy.
PCB’s search for the new coaches began after former Test captain Waqar Younis stepped down after the Zimbabwe tour in September due to personal and health reasons.
The official said initial talks had been held between Whatmore and the committee appointed by the board. However, the final decision will be taken after captain Misbah-ul-Haq and other senior players satisfaction.
Besides Whatmore, the source said former South African player Jonty Rhodes, Australian Julian Fountain and Englishman D Dunlop were also in the run.
“The PCB is facing a catch-22 situation with the team doing well and on a winning momentum under Misbah and interim coach Mohsin Khan. It has yet to decide when to bring in the new coaching staff,” another source said.
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