Qadir set for Pakistan post

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir is set to be named chief selector by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

The 53-year-old will take over from Saleem Jaffer, who was named interim chief selector last month, and the legendary spinner immediately promised sweeping changes in selection policy.

While lobbying for the post, the outspoken Qadir had been critical of both the PCB and players.

"It's an honour for me to be selected for this important job," Qadir said.

Former Pakistan leg-spinner is delighted to have been chosen as new chief selector by the PCB

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"I see it as a challenge. I will introduce a 'justice-based' selection policy that gives a fair chance to every first-class cricketer who does well in domestic tournaments.

"I've never liked the way (national) teams were selected in the past. There were always question marks on some of the decisions. But I will have an open policy."

Qadir's appointment was announced by PCB chairman Ijaz Butt but chief operating officer Saleem Altaf claimed nothing had yet been officially confirmed.

"He (Butt) had said that he will most likely be appointing Qadir as the chief selector but nothing has been made official as yet," Altaf insisted.

Qadir's first task will be to pick the team for the home series against India in January.

"We will try our best to form a strong squad from the available players," he added.

"It will be a challenge picking a team for the India series because India are improving in leaps and bounds."