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 Shahzad 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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What advice does Waqar Younis offer to young aspiring Pakistani cricketers?
## Interview with Waqar Younis
**Host:** Welcome back to the show, Waqar. Ahmed Shehzad recently made some strong statements criticizing the PCB and suggesting he and Umar Akmal were unfairly kept away from the national team. You’ve spoken out against those claims. Can you elaborate on your stance?
**Waqar Younis:** Absolutely. I want to be clear: neither Ahmed Shehzad nor Umar Akmal were ever instructed to be kept away from the Pakistan team by anyone in the coaching staff or the board [[1](https://www.sportingnews.com/in/cricket/news/rewarding-failed-players-ahmed-shehzad-blasts-pcb-spending-5-million-mentors/8d8961d1f19ae16c1494333f)]. As a coaching unit, we operate under the guidance of the head coach, and decisions regarding team selection are made collectively.
**Host:** So, you believe Shehzad’s criticism is unfounded?
**Waqar Younis:** I believe the entire coaching staff is united in our approach. We have a clear vision and work together to achieve the best results for Pakistan cricket. Every player has the opportunity to earn their place on the national team through their performance and dedication.
**Host:** What would your message be to young players like Shehzad and Akmal who aspire to represent Pakistan?
**Waqar Younis:** My message is simple: focus on your game. Work hard, perform consistently, and leave the selection decisions to the experts. Pakistan cricket needs talent, but it also needs commitment and discipline.
