Chappell says no to Pakistan coach job
Former India coach Greg Chappell said he has rejected an offer to
coach Pakistan, preferring to work with the next generation of
cricketers in his native Australia, reports said on Thursday.
Chappell, 61, said he had received an approach from the Pakistan
Cricket Board, which is yet to officially terminate the employment of
Intikhab Alam following Pakistan's disastrous tour of Australia.
The former Australian Test captain, who did not extend his two-year
stint as Coach of India after the 2007 World Cup, said he was committed
to his role as head coach of Cricket Australia's Centre of Excellence.
"They (Pakistan) basically offered me the job but I told them, 'Thank
you very much but I have a contract here with Cricket Australia for the
next 18 months," Chappell told The Sydney Morning Herald.
Chappell said he was not looking for any further team roles and
certainly not at international level, citing the demanding lifestyle
accompanying the job. SYDNEY, Thursday |