Law rejects PCB offer

Pakistan's search for a new national coach hit a fresh roadblock Thursday as officials said their top pick, Australia's Stuart Law, turned down a job widely seen as one of the toughest in international cricket.

The post was left vacant after Waqar Younis resigned following Pakistan's disastrous World Twenty20 in India last month.

The job is complicated by the relatively low pay and Pakistan's security issues, while attempts to build relationships with volatile national players are often hampered by its high turnover.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formed a two-man committee — comprising ex-captains Wasim Akram and Ramiz Raja — to conduct the search.

They shortlisted Law and his fellow countryman Dean Jones, England's Andy Moles and South African Mickey Arthur.

“We had shortlisted four foreigners but... Law has excused himself as he is committed with the Australian team as batting coach and will not be available before September this year,” a PCB official, who did not wish to be named, told AFP.