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Akhtar is still a long way from what we expect him to be: Waqar Younis

Published: June 16, 2010

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Pakistan coach Waqar Younis said after his team’s 16-run defeat against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the Asia Cup that although returning fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar bowled well in the first game, he is still a long way from being at his best.


Waqar, Afridi bat for bilateral cricketing ties between India-Pak

Published: June 10, 2010

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Pakistan coach Waqar Younis and skipper Shahid Afridi want the revival of bilateral cricketing ties between India and Pakistan, saying that the contests between the arch-rivals makes for great viewing for the people and also brings out the best in the players from both teams.


Afridi wants selectors to pick young players for Asia Cup

Published: June 1, 2010

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Newly-appointed Pakistan Test captain Shahid Afridi was of the view that three to four young players should be included in the 15-member Pakistan squad for the Asia Cup to be held in Sri Lanka from June 15.


Waqar Younis “still cannot believe it”

Published: May 15, 2010

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Legendary fast bowler and Pakistan coach, Waqar Younis, said he still “couldn’t believe it” after the defending champions lost a thrilling World Twenty20 semi-final to Australia in a game they’d all but won.


Waqar Younis looks to rediscover trademark Pakistan aggression

Published: April 26, 2010

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Legendary fast bowler and current coach of the Pakistan cricket team, Waqar Younis, has said that his main objective is to rediscover the team’s trademark flair as they look to defend their title of ICC World T20 Champions in the West Indies.


I want to tell the people the reasons for the Oz debacle: Waqar Younis

Published: February 6, 2010

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Former Pakistan skipper Waqar Younis, who was Pakistan’s bowling coach on their tour to Australia which concluded on Friday with another defeat, has said that he wouldn’t continue as the coach unless a proper analysis is done into the reasons for the team’s disastrous performance Down Under.


Aamir will be a real threat in coming years: Waqar Younis

Published: December 31, 2009

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Legendary fast bowler and Pakistan’s current bowling coach, Waqar Younis, lavished praise on young speedster Mohammad Aamir, saying that the youngster reminds him of himself and that he is going to be a real threat for the batsmen in a couple of years’ time.


Pakistan is capable of beating Australia: Waqar Younis

Published: December 11, 2009

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Former Pakistan captain and legendary fast bowler, Waqar Younis, has been appointed Pakistan’s bowling and fielding coach for the upcoming tour to Australia and the speedster said that the current Pakistan team has the capability to beat Australia in Australia.