"I am applying for the head coach's role fully aware that the competition will be tough, as I envisage there will be a few more very competent and highly qualified people applying for one of the most challenging jobs in the game," Misbah was quoted as saying by the PCB.
The PCB has formally announced that Misbah-ul-Haq has stepped down from the PCB Cricket Committee after showing interest in applying for the role of the national cricket team's head coach.
Misbah-ul-Haq said: "It has been interesting to see my name being mentioned as a future head coach of the Pakistan cricket team, but the fact is I only made the decision today. I am applying for the head coach's role fully aware that the competition will be tough as I envisage there will be a few more very competent and highly qualified people applying for one of the most challenging jobs in the game.
"In saying so, I have to admit it is everyone's dream to coach Pakistan cricket team, which has tremendous potential to be a force to be reckoned with across all formats," Misbah said.
It may be noted that the PCB advertised for the head coach's role on 9th August, with the last date for applications being 26th August. The PCB hopes to complete the process by early September so that the new team management can assume charge in time to prepare the Pakistan cricket team for the forthcoming international season, which commences on 27th September with the ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka in Karachi and Lahore, respectively.
Sources claimed that Misbah-ul-Haq is all set to become head coach. PCB has already appointed him as the camp-commandant for the pre-season training camp being held at the NCA in Lahore from August 22. Misbah himself selected the players for the training camp and now he will also coach them so it may also be a test for him to prove his credentials for the dual role that he is likely to be assigned now, the sources added.