LAHORE – Pakistan’s newly appointed head coach Misbah ul Huq responds overWaqar Younis appointment as Bowling Coach of Pakistan Cricket team.
Misbah-ul-Haq said he is excited to have Waqar Youins in his corner asbowling coach as the 45-year-old talked to media along with PakistanCricket Board (PCB) Chief Executive Wasim Khan on Wednesday.
Misbah-ul-Haq, who retired from international cricket in May 2017, said:“It is very humbling for me to join a select group of some of the very bestto have coached the Pakistan national sides in the past. It is an honourand more than that, a massive responsibility as we live and breathe cricket.
“I know expectations are high, but I am absolutely ready and up for thetask otherwise I would not have thrown my name in the hat for one of themost challenging and coveted roles in Pakistan cricket.
“We have some of the most talented and exciting cricketers, and I will liketo help them train and prepare in such a way that they can playintelligently, smartly and fearlessly. I am aware this will require achange in the dressing room culture but if we have to compete consistentlyat the highest level, we have to embrace these modern day requirements.
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“We need to understand this is a performance-oriented world and only thosePakistan players have thrived in the past who have taken the pride indonning the star and crest on their chests by delivering every time theyhave stepped on to the field.
“That’s the way I have played my cricket all through my career and thiswill not change in my new role.
