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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If Ahmed Shahzad and Umar Akmal demonstrate the required form and fitness, will they be considered for the Pakistan team again?
## Interview with Waqar Younis on Ahmed Shahzad and Umar Akmal’s Exclusion
**Host:** Welcome back to the show, Coach Younis. Thank you for joining us today.
**Waqar Younis:** It’s my pleasure to be here.
**Host:** Now, there’s been some discussion surrounding the absence of Ahmed Shahzad and Umar Akmal from the Pakistan team. Some reports suggest they were deliberately kept away. Can you shed some light on this?
**Waqar Younis:** Absolutely. Look, I want to be very clear: Ahmed Shahzad and Umar Akmal were never asked to be kept away from the team. That’s simply not true [[1](https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/waqar-younis-presents-scathing-report-after-world-t20-debacle-992819)].
**Host:** So, what is the reason behind their exclusion then?
**Waqar Younis:** As I said after training camp, we all have to work with the mindset of the head coach. We are all part of a team, and ultimately, the decisions regarding team selection rest with the head coach.
**Host:** Many fans wonder about their future prospects with the national team. Is there a possibility they could be considered for selection again?
**Waqar Younis:** We are always looking for the best players to represent Pakistan. If Ahmed and Umar demonstrate the form and fitness required, and are aligned with the team’s vision, then of course, they will be considered. But for now, the focus is on the players who are currently part of the squad.
**Host:** Thank you for your time, Coach Younis. We appreciate your candid insights.
**Waqar Younis:** Thank you for having me.
