
Waqar Younis is to replace Intikhab Alam as the coach of Pakistan and the former fast bowler is set to lead his country until at least the 2011 World Cup.
His appointment has been confirmed by Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt, who told The Hindustan Times:
"Waqar Younis has been appointed the national coach with immediate effect. He is in Australia at the moment and is expected to come down very soon. We hope to see some change in Pakistan cricket.
"He will continue till the 2011 World Cup. We are in no hurry to make changes if the team performs well. Hopefully, he will do well"