Whatmore issued visa to visit Pakistan

Australian coach Dav Whatmore has been issued a visit visa by the Pakistan embassy in Canberra, clearing the way for his scheduled visit to Lahore this month to finalise his contractual terms with the Pakistan Cricket Board.Indian media quoting a PCB source confirmed that the board through proper channels has managed to get a visa issued for Whatmore, who is presently in Canberra.He will be first going to India to wrap up his agreement with the Kolkata Knight Riders before coming to Lahore. It should be around January 14 or 15th, Indian media said.The source said that the PCB had obtained due clearance from the concerned quarters, including the interior ministry before inviting Whatmore.Pakistan face England in a Test and ODI series, starting this month in the UAE, with interim coach and chief selector Mohsin Khan continuing to lead the side. Whatmore, if hired, will take over ahead of the Asia Cup.