Karachi, March 10 : Pakistan's new coach Waqar Younis was Wednesday shocked over the cricket board's decision to ban and fine several leading national players.
Waqar, who is to take over as Pakistan coach later this month, said he was unaware of the punishment handed out to the players.
"This is a shocking and surprising development. I need time to get more details," said Waqar who is currently in Sydney but is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan within the next few days.
Waqar replaced Intikhab Alam as Pakistan's coach after the team's disastrous tour of Australia.(IANS)

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