The former Australian cricketer Dav Whatmore has signed a four-year contract as the head coach of Zimbabwe cricket.
Whatmore, 61, who has a wealth of experience when it comes to coaching, has been the head coach of Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh national sides.
He will be looking forward to the upcoming five match series against Pakistan, including two Twenty20 matches and three one-day internationals, which begins on May 22.
“We can also confirm that @dfwhatmore has signed a new four year contract with @ZimCricketv ” W.Manase,ZC Chairman
— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) April 30, 2015
Zimbabwe will be the first international team to tour Pakistan since the Islamic country was deemed unsafe in 2009 following a terrorist attacked Sri Lanka team bus in Lahore.
All five matches will be held in Lahore.
May 22: 1st T20I
May 24: 2nd T20I
May 26: 1st ODI
May 29: 2nd ODI
May 31: 3rd ODI
Currently, Zimbabwe ranks 11th in the ICC ODI ratings.