Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore has shown he meant business as he spent most of his time this week at the Rawalpindi cricket stadium where National Super Eights T20 championship is underway. Whatmore along with fielding coach, Julian Fountain spent lot of time at the stadium for all matches since Monday.
"They come to the stadium before the start of first match and leave late night all the while watching players in action and taking down notes," Pakistan Cricket Board PCB official said. He said Whatmore was expected to have a meeting with PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf after the tournament as he was planning to set up a conditioning and training camp for a shortlisted players picked from National Super Eights event. "It is clear that Whatmore wants to have a close look at young talent in Pakistan and get a chance to work on them with Fountain," he added. His presence at national tournament also prompted national selectors to be present at the venue.
Pakistan's next international assignment is tour to Sri Lanka, starting late May. Whatmore took over as coach before Asia Cup, where Pakistan beat Bangladesh in the final to win the title after 12 years. Official said they have got encouraging response for position of bowling coach with team. "Mostly local coaches have applied but there are also some foreigners interested in the job," he said. PCB advertised for a bowling coach after Aaqib Javed's resignation. PCB would be taking Whatmore's input before appointing a bowling coach as he has to work on the support team under the Australian.
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