ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s legendry pacer Waqar Younis earns praise from the PMof the leading cricket playing nation.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison honoured legendary Pakistan pacerWaqar Younis when the latter received the International Cricket’s Hall ofFame Bradman Museum award earlier this week, it emerged on Sunday.
Prime minister Morrison’s speech in honour of Waqar came to light todaywhen the former pacer shared it on his Twitter account.
The Aussie PM, in his recorded speech, said that “Waqar has made asignificant contribution to cricket as a player, commentator and a mentorto young players.
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“His brilliance with the ball earned him a place in history as one of theworld’s greatest fast bowlers. He is a much loved figure in the sportthrough his coaching career,” Morrison continued.
“His leadership, skill, positivity and team work — both on and off thefield — exemplify the values upheld by the great Sir Donald Bradman.”
Waqar was earlier inducted in the International Cricket Council (ICC)Cricket Hall of Fame in 2013 before the start of the first T20 betweenPakistan and Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadiu
