Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt said that Akhtar, 34, had not been considered because he had not played any international cricket since last May and had only recently resumed playing domestic cricket.
Pakistan are the defending champions after beating Sri Lanka in the final of last year's World Cup at Lord's.
Butt also stated that former fast bowler Waqar Younis had been offered the job of national coach after Pakistan lost all their Test and limited overs internationals on their recent tour of Australia.
"We would like to see him take charge, we have made him an offer and we are now waiting for a reply from him," Butt said.
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