Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has been approached by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to coach the national team on a long-term contract.

After a humiliating series in Australia and New Zealand, the board parted ways with Mohammad Hafeez and hasn't appointed a replacement yet. The goal is to finalise a candidate by the end of the month so that the newly-appointed coach is part of the squad during New Zealand's tour to Pakistan in April.

Notably, PCB loved Watson's work as the head coach of Quetta Gladiators in the ongoing Pakistan Super League. They are set to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in five years and is reported that the governing body is also impressed by the interpersonal relationships he has been able to strike in a limited time period.

However, Watson joining Pakistan as their head coach seems complicated at the moment.

The former cricketer is currently the head coach of San Francisco Unicorns in the Major League Cricket and also has a contract with Star Sports for ICC events as well as the Indian Premier League. His availability is currently a matter of discussion and it needs to be seen if PCB offers him a flexible role, the same one which Micky Arthur enjoyed during his time with the national team.