Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq has lauded outgoing coach Waqar Younis
for playing a key role in helping the national team deal with difficult
times, and said that the side would “feel his absence”.
"Waqar has done a good job with the team and played an essential role
in this transitional and difficult period for Pakistan cricket.
Obviously team will feel his absence and there will be a void in the
side," The Nation quoted Misbah, as telling reporters.
He acknowledged that the resignation of Waqar was a surprise for the team.
"He has played a big role in easing the new players into the team.
Whoever replaces him will have a good precedent to work with," he added.
Waqar had shocked the Pakistan cricket community on Saturday by
announcing his resignation, citing personal reasons and health as the
reason.
The former Test captain, who has coached the team since last year, said he would not be available after the Zimbabwe tour.
As expected, the sudden resignation by Waqar led to lot of speculation over the reasons behind his leaving the team.
So much so that the Pakistan Cricket Board was compelled to issue a
press release yesterday, dismissing reports about differences between
Waqar and the board or selectors as baseless.
"The Pakistan Cricket Board considers it appropriate to rebutt
reports in certain media suggesting that resignation of Waqar Younis is
due to some differences with PCB officials or selection committee," the
press release said.
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