Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board has narrowed down its seek for a brand new head coach to former Australia and New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Luke Ronchi.
A PCB supply stated on Wednesday that “in depth discussions” had taken place with the 42-year-old Ronchi, who has additionally coached Pakistan Tremendous League aspect Islamabad United.
“With no high-profile coach displaying curiosity in working for the PCB as most of them are already dedicated with completely different leagues or have reservations working in Pakistan cricket, the search has come all the way down to Ronchi,” the supply stated.
He stated the contract with Ronchi needs to be finalised within the subsequent few days earlier than the house T20 collection towards New Zealand commences.
Ronchi, after taking retirement from skilled cricket, has additionally labored with the New Zealand crew as its batting advisor and coach.
The supply added that the PCB crew had contacted some well-known coaches however most of them have been both already dedicated or reluctant to simply accept any task with the Pakistan board.
“Given the historical past of the PCB in coping with overseas and native coaches, clearly one can perceive the reservations of some overseas coaches,” he stated.
The supply stated that even Ronchi had not stated sure as but and had requested for an ironclad assurance that he could be given a correct time-frame to work with the Pakistan crew over a time period it doesn’t matter what the outcomes are.
“He desires clear assurances that his efficiency will solely be evaluated after a sure time period, not after each collection or occasion,” the supply stated.
PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi had final week blamed the leakage of wage particulars and different points of a potential teaching contract with Shane Watson for the Australian to finally again out of the dialogue.
The PCB has already began its coaching camp on the Kakul military base in preparation for the T20 World Cup in June, beginning with Pakistan’s residence collection towards New Zealand in April.
Ronchi is amongst these few gamers who’ve represented two international locations in worldwide cricket — he appeared first for Australia after which for New Zealand.
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