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Waqar likely to be appointed Pak bowling coach
Akram was also approached for the job but he was unable to accept the offer because of his media commitments.
Former captain Waqar Younis is being considered as Pakistan's fast bowling coach for this month's tour of India, a top PCB official said.
"Yes, he is under consideration but no negotiations have started. In the next few days, we intend to write to him to seek his availability," PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan said.
Waqar, who is currently in Australia, took 373 Test and 416 one-day wickets during his illustrious career.
Shaharyar, who was manager of the 2003 World Cup team led by Waqar, however made it clear that the PCB wanted to ensure there was no conflict of interest.
"We all know Waqar Younis has recently been doing television assignments. We want to know if he is free during the Indian series so that we can utilise his services," he said.
Nevertheless, sources in PCB confirmed that Waqar, who broke many toes with his inswinging yorkers, has verbally conveyed his availability for the assignment.
"He was offered the job in Australia where he was doing television commentary on Pakistan's tour. Even during spare time, he was assisting the fast bowlers," sources said.
"Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is extremely keen to have Waqar Younis as bowling coach and the idea is being supported by coach Bob Woolmer," they said adding too many extras being conceded by the bowlers had made it imperative to have a specialist on board.
