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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What did Waqar Younis say about reports suggesting that Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal were asked to stay away from the Pakistan team?
## Interview with Waqar Younis
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Following recent reports regarding Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal’s involvement with the Pakistan team, we’re joined today by Waqar Younis, the team’s bowling coach.
Waqar, thank you for joining us. There have been reports suggesting that these players were asked to stay away from the team. Could you shed some light on this?
**Waqar:** Thanks for having me. I want to be clear – Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal were never asked to be kept away from the Pakistan team. [[1](https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket-world-cup/2328205/waqar-younis-complains-to-pcb-about-umar-akmal-ahmed-shehzad-misbehaviour/)]
**Host:** So these reports are inaccurate then?
**Waqar:** Absolutely. As a coaching staff, we work under the guidance of the head coach and follow his vision for the team. Everyone needs to be on the same page, working towards a common goal.
**Host:** We’ve seen some challenging performances from the team recently.
How do you see Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal fitting into the team’s future plans?
**Waqar:** Every player has the opportunity to contribute to the team. We evaluate performance and potential, and ultimately, selections are made based on what’s best for the team at that particular time.
**Host:** Thank you for clarifying the situation, Waqar. Always appreciate your insights.
**Waqar:** My pleasure.
