Waqar Younis

Waqar Younis questions Pak ICL players’ national commitment

Waqar Younis questions Pak ICL players’ national commitmentLahore, Apr. 13 : Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has raised questions over the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) players' commitment to national duty.

"I am a strong believer that a cricketer should be permitted to play anywhere, but in this case, I think, somewhere there is a doubt," Younis said.

He charged the ICL players of putting the country's reputation on a back seat while joining an unauthorized league.

Waqar says Pak pace attack ‘too inexperienced’ for international cricket

Waqar says Pak pace attack ‘too inexperienced’ for international cricketKarachi, Feb. 24: The lack-luster performance by the Pakistani bowlers in the on-going Test match against Sri Lanka has irked former speedster Waqar Younis.

Younis has termed the present Pakistani pace attack as `inexperienced'.

"Our fast bowlers are too inexperienced. I mean our three fast bowlers have a total of 20 or 25 Tests combined. Only Umar Gul has some Test experience while Sohail Khan is a debutant, and Yasir Arafat has played just one Test," The News quoted Younis, as saying.

Waqar says PCB needs to be firm to resume international cricket

Waqar says PCB needs to be firm to resume international cricketKarachi, Jan. 22 : Former Pakistan cricket captain and fast bowler Waqar Younis has said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should take firm steps against teams refusing to tour the country, if it wants international cricket in Pakistan to resume.

He said he was opposed to the idea of the PCB hosting Australia at a neutral venue after the Kangaroos had shown their reluctance to come to Pakistan, citing security problems.