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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Given past controversies surrounding Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal, what is Waqar Younis’s perspective on their inclusion in the team moving forward?
## Interview with Waqar Younis on Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal
**Interviewer:** Waqar Younis, thanks for joining us today. You recently stated that Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal were never asked to be kept away from the Pakistan team. Can you elaborate on that?
**Waqar Younis:** Absolutely. It’s important to clarify that decision regarding team selection solely rests with the head coach. We, as coaching staff, work cohesively under their guidance. There was never any directive or request to exclude either Ahmed Shehzad or Umar Akmal from the team.
**Interviewer:** There have been speculations about their future with the national team given past controversies. How do you see their potential contribution going forward?
**Waqar Younis:** Both Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal are immensely talented cricketers. They have proven their abilities on numerous occasions. Their inclusion in the team ultimately depends on their performance, fitness, and the head coach’s strategy.
**Interviewer:** Speaking of team strategy, what are your thoughts on the Pakistan team’s current direction and preparations for upcoming tournaments?
**Waqar Younis:** We are focusing on building a well-rounded team that can compete at the highest level. The training camp has been productive, and the players are showing dedication and commitment. We aim to create a positive and competitive environment that nurtures talent and fosters team spirit.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Waqar Younis, for your insights. We wish you and the Pakistan team all the best for the future.
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