Geoff Lawson and Richard Done are reported to have joined fellow Australian Dav Whatmore on the shortlist to become Pakistan coach.Former Test bowler Lawson, who is now a media commentator, was hoping to fly out this weekend to meet officials, reported the Australian newspaper.
Done worked at the Australian academy and is now the International Cricket Council's high performance manager.
Whatmore had had two stints with Sri Lanka and four years with Bangladesh.
Former New Zealand coach Steve Rixon has ruled himself out of the position.
Pakistan, who host a Test series against South Africa in September, are looking for a new coach following Bob Woolmer's death during the World Cup.
I'm flattered I've even been invited. I certainly haven't been chasing it
Geoff Lawson
Lawson, 49, claimed 180 wickets in 46 Tests between 1980 and 1989 before finishing his career as New South Wales state captain and later becoming their coach.
He told the Australian newspaper: "It's a significant challenge. They're an underachieving team with plenty of talent.
"I'm flattered I've even been invited. I certainly haven't been chasing it. At short notice they asked me to come to Islamabad for an interview."
Done played first-class cricket for NSW before beginning a successful coaching career in Australia.
He worked for nine years as senior coach at the Australian Cricket Academy and was responsible for the development of pacemen Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee, Michael Kasprowicz and Jason Gillespie.
Whatmore was also linked with the India job but missed out.
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