Intikhab likely to be named manager

Intikhab Alam is likely to replace Yawar Saeed as Pakistan’s manager with his first assignment starting in the UAE.

LAHORE: Former Pakistan coach and the current head of the National Cricket Academy Intikhab Alam is likely to replace Yawar Saeed as Pakistan’s manager with his first assignment starting end of this month in the UAE.

According to the details received by The Express Tribune, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is also considering cutting down the coaching staff, including two assistant coaches, to reduce confusion.

The selection committee is yet to name a replacement for Salman Butt as Pakistan’s Test captain and the decision will be taken by the PCB Chairman Ijaz Butt.

Meanwhile, the appeals of the suspended Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif will be heard in Qatar.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 6^th, 2010.