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Will Former CSK Blood Accept Offer To Be Pakistan Coach? Report Reveals

Former CSK player Shane Watson is currently coaching Quetta (x.com) Former CSK player Shane Watson is currently coaching Quetta (x.com) 

The cricketing fraternity is abuzz with anticipation as Pakistan's search for a new head coach enters an interesting chapter filled with suspense and speculation. 

Amid a plethora of names and potential candidates, former Australian all-rounder and Chennai Super Kings stalwart, Shane Watson has emerged as a frontrunner as reports have indicated PCB approaching him for the important role.

The position, lying vacant after Mickey Arthur's departure following the ICC World Cup 2023 debacle, has become an intense topic of discussion. 


Speculation rife as Shane Watson ponders over Pakistan coaching offer

Shane Watson, who is currently coaching Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024, is steering them close to a playoff berth for the first time in half a decade. His coaching finesse and leadership qualities have not gone unnoticed, catapulting him into the limelight as a prime candidate to take over the reins of the Pakistani team.

However, a report from ESPNCricinfo has thrown a spanner in the works, hinting at Watson's potential reluctance to embrace the role. 

Residing in Sydney with his family and juggling multiple commitments, including coaching stints with the San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket, as well as commentary roles in ICC events and the IPL, Watson's availability has been a subject of intense speculation.

The cricketing world is on tenterhooks, awaiting Watson's decision amidst reports of the PCB’s efforts to negotiate a deal that accommodates his busy schedule. 

The PCB's pursuit of a flexible coaching arrangement reflects past challenges, notably with Mickey Arthur's dual roles with Derbyshire and Pakistan, highlighting the delicate balance between national team responsibilities and personal commitments.

As the Pakistan head coach chapter unfolds, the cricket world is eagerly watching, wondering if Watson will take on the challenge of guiding Pakistan cricket to new heights or if the search for a head coach will take yet another turn. 

With names like Simon Katich, Darren Sammy, Mike Hesson, and Phil Simmons also in the mix, the suspense about who will take the role is increasing with every new development.