LAHORE: Dean Jones, the former Australian cricketer and the coach of the Pakistan Super League franchise Islamabad United, is being looked at as the successor to Waqar Younis as Pakistan’s next head coach.

According to a source in the board, Wasim Akram has talked up Jones’s credentials. The duo had worked together for the same franchise in the inaugural edition of the PSL in February.

“Wasim has conveyed to the board that Jones could be a good choice having worked with him with the Islamabad team and seen his temperament and skills,” said the source.

“Basically, the choice is down to former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody and Jones but Moody is already committed to other assignments. The board has also reached a consensus on appointing former Test opener Mohsin Khan as team manager and former Test spinner Iqbal Qasim as chief selector.”

After Waqar’s resignation, the PCB had invited candidates to apply for the position by April 25 following which, a committee comprising Wasim and Ramiz Raja will help the board select the best man.

Published in Dawn, April 15th, 2016