 Lawson last visited Pakistan with the Australian team 25 years ago |
Former Australia fast bowler Geoff Lawson has described coaching Pakistan as "one of the most important jobs in world cricket". Lawson is one of three candidates to succeed the late Bob Woolmer and was interviewed in Bhurban on Monday.
"Pakistan are impressive when they play well, and are frustrating when they play bad. But they are a good group of men who can be motivated," he said.
The Pakistan Cricket Board hope to make an appointment next week.
Rival candidate Richard Done met PCB officials last weekend and Dav Whatmore, the former coach of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, will do so on Wednesday.
Lawson, meanwhile, admitted that he was initially reluctant to accept an invitation to attend while Woolmer's death in Jamaica during the recent World Cup was still being investigated.
"It is fair to say I changed my mind after it was announced Woolmer died of natural causes," he said.
The 49-year-old paid tribute to the former Pakistan coach, adding: "We crossed paths nine months ago and apart from his coaching abilities, which were superior, he was a good human being and the world of cricket will miss him."
Lawson took 180 wickets in 46 Tests during the 1980s and has coaching experience with state side New South Wales.
"I am honoured and feel great pride to be among the candidates. Pakistan have a bright future and that's what brought me here," he added.
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