Former Pakistan Test captain Wasim Bari has been appointed as the new manager of the national team for the coming ‘home’ series against the West Indies in the UAE.  Wasim Bari has been appointed as manager for the West Indies series since Intikhab Alam’s contract expires on September 30.

•  Bari wanted a long-term contract but the board asked him prove himself during the West Indies series before a decision is taken on giving a longer run to him as a manager.

• Intikhab first became the manager of the Pakistan team on the tour to England in 1982, he then held all top positions in Pakistan cricket including that of head coach, chief selector and Director national academy. The source said that members of the governing body had decided that the tour to England would be Intikhab’s last assignment as he had become soft with the players with his advancing age.

• 68-year-old Bari, who played 81 Tests and 51 ODIs, has also served as chief selector and chief operating officer in the board.  Bari was a wicket-keeper and right-handed batsman. At the end of his 17-year career he was the most capped player in Pakistani Test history.