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Waqar Younis Profile

The man who really put the reverse into swing. Waqar Younis bucked the 1980s trend of pitching fast and short by pitching fast and full. Not an obvious recipe for success until you factor in prodigious late inswing, which was designed to smash into the base of leg stump or the batsman's toes. In his youth, he was one of the fastest ever. Waqar's surging run was a glorious sight - and an incredible strain on his body. His method of aiming for the stumps rather than the batsman earned him the best strike rate of any bowler with over 200 Test wickets. It could have been better: back injuries cut short his prime, but determination has always resurrected him, although he was easily pushed over the line that divides aggression and intimidation. He looked to have been put out to pasture by the end of 2000, but before long he had been appointed captain for the 2001 tour to England. Initial results suggested that this was an inspired move, but in October 2002 he was at the helm as Pakistan crumbled to 59 and 53 all out against Australia in Sharjah. He managed to retain the job for the World Cup, but a disastrous tournament - Pakistan beat only Holland and Namibia - meant an unceremonious exit. Unable to force his way back into a side building for the future, he announced his retirement in April 2004. As a batsman, lusty blows were his staple, but Waqar batted with the air of a man who thinks he could have done better. The next stage of his career began in March 2006 when he was appointed as Pakistan's bowling coach, and he has also been a regular in the commentary box. Find Waqar Younis profile and stats of batting, bowling and fielding including latest updated news of Waqar Younis, videos and images at Hamariweb.com. Also find detail Player profile and career statistics of Waqar Younis of Pakistan.

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Reviews & Comments Waqar Younis

waqar bhai sarfaraz k jaga shahid afridi ko sai opning karwa do wo to pehly bhe opener tha awr akhere wc bhi ha awr form mai me bhi hai

  • buner
  • 10 Feb, 2015

There is no any bowler i saw in my life who bowled yorker like this bowler, He was a true legend in the history of cricket.

  • khi
  • 22 Jan, 2015

What happened to waqar Younus Now, he was soo handsome and now he is unle tyype with fatty belly and bussy face. God damnn change your look

  • Karachi
  • 13 May, 2014

Waqar Younis is a very good choice for coach but i think if he will be the coach of Pakistan than board will not give afridi a captaincy, but we all want afridi as a captain and waqar younis as a coach..

  • karachi
  • 05 May, 2014

Now waqar younus is very fatty he was very handsome he was my crush now i look at him i think i was stupid

  • Karachi
  • 28 Apr, 2014
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