Pakistan's real test lies in the series against New Zealand and Australia: Waqar Younis

Former Pakistan coach Waqar Younis is satisfied with the recent performances of the Pakistan Cricket team. Younis states that the team is doing very well under newly appointed coach Mickey Arthur. He also felt that the biggest reason behind Pakistan’s success at Test Cricket is the result of efforts put in by senior players.

“The team has matured in the last five years and the draw against England earlier this year lifted the morale of the players. Mickey Arthur is an upright person for the job and his performance as a coach looks goods but the real test lies ahead in the series against New Zealand and Australia,” added the former paceman, said Waqar Younis while talking to DawnNews at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Waqar Younis, in his interview, also expressed his love for Test cricket and said that despite the popularity of T20s, Test cricket plays a vital in the game. He applauded the innovations introduced in the format of Test cricket by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

“Innovations such as day and night matches and the introduction of a pink ball will be a good attraction to pull the crowds.”

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Referring to the lack of pacers in the national team, the former paceman said Pakistan is experiencing a slump in fast bowling as it has not produced many players who can bowl over 159km/h in recent years. He also praised the efforts done under the banner of Pakistan Super League, but warned that new talent must not be restricted to the T20 format.

“West Indies team of my era cannot be compared to the team,” said Waqar referring to the West Indies team playing a Test series against Pakistan.