Waqar scoffs at reporter, wraps press conference over question on Sarfraz, favouritism

E-Paper | April 24, 2026

Pakistan's head coach Waqar Younis said there was no reason for him to apologise to anyone for his decision to keep Sarfraz Ahmed on the bench for the first four matches of the World Cup after the 27-year-old put in a man-of-the-match winning performance in his WC debut against South Africa on Saturday.

Sarfraz, who scored 49 while opening the innings and equalled the record for most catches behind the wicket in ODI with his six dismissals, did not play in Pakistan's first four World Cup matches with Umar Akmal being preferred as the keeper.

Pakistan had only managed wins against the low-ranked teams of Zimbabwe and UAE, while facing crushing defeats in its opening matches against India and West Indies.

There were calls from former players to induct Sarfraz as an opener to address Pakistan's batting woes but the team management went with Nasir Jamshed who failed miserably in his three outings, causing an uproar at home with fans accusing Younis of favouritism.

Sarfraz's performance in Pakistan's 29-run win added more fuel to the fire.

But Younis rubbished those claims and stormed out of the press conference after Pakistan's thrilling victory, saying he did not have "time for stupid questions".

"Look, I never said I did not believe in Sarfraz. I just didn't think he could deliver as an opener. But he performed really well today," the head coach said.

When asked by a journalist present at the press conference whether Sarfraz was kept out because of a spat with the coach, Younis said it was the media which was portraying this as some sort of "political victimisation".

"I think it's time to end this press conference. We picked the best possible eleven for the previous matches. I don't have time for stupid questions," Younis said before walking away.

Key points from the press conference

'We still need to win the last game to get to the quarter-finals'
'We played with the kind of aggression we've been known for in the past'
'We have started finding the right combination and everyone is starting to believe in themselves'
'We bowled extremely well with pace and purpose'
'We could do better with the bat, but as long as we're on the right path'
'Aggression is key at this World Cup'

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asif

Mar 07, 2015 03:22pm

Good match and well done pakistan. this is what happens when players are picked on merit.

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Abbas Ali

Mar 07, 2015 03:24pm

Somebody send him to a casino please!!!

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hassi

Mar 07, 2015 03:24pm

Not a proffesional approch by waqar

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thashay

Mar 07, 2015 03:26pm

waqar is another racist. one boy from karachi and team wins. and this guy never believed in him. look at the right handed low diving catch you you blind man.

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hassi

Mar 07, 2015 03:26pm

As a team manager he has to answer each and every question quietly, he is paid for this job.

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Dilawar Khan

Mar 07, 2015 03:27pm

Time has come to revive cricket of Karachi (earlier cricket nursery) for genuine batsmen

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hassi

Mar 07, 2015 03:27pm

Totally disaster pressconference.

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Jibran

Mar 07, 2015 03:28pm

Waqar should quit the position after thus world cup and Moin Khan should be fired. Truth is they set up Sarfaraz for failure but the kid got guts, he took it on and showed what he is capable of. He wasn't batting scared shitless like Shezad. He charged down to the parts est fast bowler in the world. That is what pseudo experts like waqar do not understand. Technique us overrated, confidence and courage is what is required and that is what guys like sarfaraz and fawad has, a fighting attitude.

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Pak-Patriot

Mar 07, 2015 03:28pm

Waqar said, "We still need to win the last game to get to the quarter-finals"--- and must have added, "I am am still around to do whatever it takes, to make it not happen because, it defeats my chances to win----at the????"

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hassi

Mar 07, 2015 03:29pm

Typical pakistani managment attitude in such a big event shame.

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javed kureishi

Mar 07, 2015 03:29pm

Waqar Y- You need to go

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ash-rai

Mar 07, 2015 03:29pm

yes you are more stupid than questions.

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Ahmar Rasid

Mar 07, 2015 03:30pm

Too Stubborn, he is. Just read, what AB De Villiers said after the match, 'Nothing good to say about our performance today'. That's a like true sportsman, taking the blame for the loss, even though his own innings stands out, and he may well have snatched the match away from Pakistan. Te problem with Pakistan is is that they neither recognize, nor accept their mistakes. All he had to say, that, 'I think we underestimated Sarfraz; It was a bad judgement on our part. However, Sarfraz has proven his worth now, and we arre happy about that'. But, No. This is Waqar Younis, the egocentric legend of Pakistan. Too stubborn, too proud to accept mistakes. I feel sorry for him, and for Pakistan Team as well. May Allah show them the right path.

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Saif

Mar 07, 2015 03:30pm

match fixed. very obvious

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Danish Haider

Mar 07, 2015 03:31pm

I don't have time for stupid questions," Younis But, I have plenty of time for foolish decisions!

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Akif

Mar 07, 2015 03:32pm

There are no stupid questions. Only stupid answers.

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Vikas Rehman

Mar 07, 2015 03:32pm

Sarfaraz played well and a key role in Pakistan's win. But don't forget those bowlers who bowled superbly forcing the south African players to select wrong shots which provided those six catches to Sarfaraz. Having said this, media have put Sarfaraz under tremendous pressure for the next match, and God forbid, if he doesn't perform, the same Pakistani media would go for his throat.

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Kamran

Mar 07, 2015 03:33pm

beshak Khuda insaf karnay wala hai. Sarfaraz was picked and he proved his merit. Waqar needs to let go of his arrogance and stubborn attitude and realize that he is not a 'fast bowler' anymore and is the team coach.

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Ammar gill

Mar 07, 2015 03:34pm

Ohhh come on waqar! Every one knows it was favouritism otherwise no team im world have benched safaraz i am happy he performed and shut mouth of his critics! Well done sarfaraz

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Nerry

Mar 07, 2015 03:35pm

Waqar please quit the job as a head coach, you should be ashamed of your self. If it wasn't the media and voices of the people Sarfraz Ahmed would be sitting and warming the bench. He should now be in the Pakistan 11 for any format of the game his 49 runs six catches behind the stumps was awesome that Pakistan won today.

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Z Khan

Mar 07, 2015 03:35pm

Mr Waqar Younis these are not stupid questions.its a question you need to answer as a head coach. we were on the brink of elimination in the first leg of this showpiece event in the most disgraceful way due to your poor decision making and you have the nerve to say what you said? I genuinely think its time to relieve him of his responsibilities asap. he was a great bowler of his era and a legend but, unfortunately, a mediocre coach.

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Round the Clock Vigil

Mar 07, 2015 03:37pm

The reporter actually pricked Waqar Younis! Sorry Waqar, always make decisions on merit basis. No one then will hurl 'stupid questions' at you.

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Hilarious

Mar 07, 2015 03:37pm

Well done Pakistan. That was your A1 game!

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IMRAN ALI

Mar 07, 2015 03:37pm

Waqar should be call back..before it is too late

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Mark

Mar 07, 2015 03:40pm

What an arrogant person. He could have said we did a mistake by not picking sarfaraz as a wicket keeper and an opener. Thank God moin khan is in Pakistan . As soon as he left, Pakistan is Mashallsh doing better

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Dekh Magar Pyaar Se

Mar 07, 2015 03:41pm

A victory has hundred fathers...

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Ali

Mar 07, 2015 03:41pm

Pakistan can reach Semis, if Waqar packs up his bags and just leaves the team at this very moment.

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Faizan

Mar 07, 2015 03:41pm

I am happy for Sarfraz that he proved his mettle and silenced his critics.

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ILYAS ANWAR

Mar 07, 2015 03:44pm

I had the utmost respect for Waqar Younis in the past but his foolish persistance with Nasir Jamshed as an opener and not recognizing the potential of Sarfaraz has convinced me that he should be replaced by Mohsin Khan,the sooner the better.

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Ahmad

Mar 07, 2015 03:46pm

Waqar is a Parasite and Bias person. Better have thousand enemy outside than having one insider at home. This Waqar can sell anything for his benefit.

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skybolt

Mar 07, 2015 03:46pm

He's too busy making stupid decisions ... to answer such stupid questions!

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Narejo

Mar 07, 2015 03:47pm

I thought misbah will ask irfan to open up. But folks imagine the uneasy situation of sarfaraz in the camp. He will b put under pressure in dressing room to deteriorate his performance.

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Ahmar Rashid

Mar 07, 2015 03:47pm

On a Lighter note, Pakistani players as well as other official demonstrate special talent to get the world attention for all the wrong reasons. "Badnam hongay to kya naam na ho ga?".

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VenuBangalore

Mar 07, 2015 03:48pm

everyone telling sarfraz but fast bowlers bowled really well. no one is appreciateing fast bowlers they bowled well then pak has won.

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Ahmed Ali

Mar 07, 2015 03:49pm

@ash-rai : You are spot right. There are no stupid questions, but there are stupid answers. Waqar should have congratulated the world-class performance by Sarfaraz; instead, he stormed out of the press conference. Mal-educato! If I were at the helm of affairs, I would force him to apologize for his pointless agression. Cricket affacinados are enchanted by Sarfraz´s performance. It will take an eternity to beat that. Waqar should take note of it.

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Rizwan

Mar 07, 2015 03:50pm

Culprit of Pakistan's loss in last three matches (to a large extent) stands exposed. If head couch could not believe in Sarfraz n kept him out of playing 11 n kept believing in those who did not perform after repeated chances, shud head coach not be the one kept out n away for his obvious foolish and arrogant attitude. If it were his personal team, he could play any 11 no questions asked, but it's the national team and pride, that you have played with Mr Mk n Wy ??

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Sandeep

Mar 07, 2015 03:50pm

Yes Waqar its you to be blamed or else Pakistan would have won the earlier matches too . Please prefer betterment of your team before yourself.

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Alim

Mar 07, 2015 03:50pm

A lot of countries will pick status quo over talent, its unfortunate indeed, however sad it may be. If world picks merit over status quo a lot of teams in political as well as strategic areas will improve in my humble opinion.

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prince

Mar 07, 2015 03:51pm

In cricket also bhavisyavani proven wrong. Sarfaraz dhoka nah dia ;)

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Cornered tigers

Mar 07, 2015 03:55pm

What you would expect from this team management. Total mismanagement from the get go! Treating media this way is not the right approach. Waqar....you have to answer every question! There is a need for accountability. And please Karachi boys don't need to prove anything. It's already there. Fawad alam will get his chance after the World Cup!

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naseem adil

Mar 07, 2015 03:57pm

A coach not ready to admit his own mistake can not be a good coach as he can not ask the same from the players in order to guide them for improvement. We need a batting coach and not a bowling coach who thinks he can guide and improve our batsman.

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pakiboy

Mar 07, 2015 03:59pm

@Kamran not arrogance !! .. punjabi gardi .. he trued his best to fail the only player from karachi in the team .. and Alhd he failed

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Aamir

Mar 07, 2015 04:00pm

@Dilawar Khan It was not only Cricket, it was every thing going good for example until Karachi was the Capital, film making industry was in Karachi etc!

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Ahmad

Mar 07, 2015 04:05pm

This is why Pakistan is suffering in all state of affairs by running the country in a Bias" LIKING AND DISLIKING". Simply follow the basic Proper people in proper place without mixing with Religion, Color or Creed. Look for Perfect Pakistani only. Waqar did what he was told to do as a policy in Pakistan. Select Sannu Putar.

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ksch

Mar 07, 2015 04:06pm

When ever pak wins, waqar comes to media talk. But whenever they lose they send misbah? Regarding the issue, i think it should be ended right here.no more issues for ratings. Let them play. It was a mistake to drop sarfraz but rectified on time.

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sidd

Mar 07, 2015 04:06pm

@hassi waqar should be tried and sacked for his unprofessional racist favouratism.

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Pakistani

Mar 07, 2015 04:10pm

You are head coach Waqar. Don't you have patience to handle difficult questions. You could have answer with 'No Comment' on pinching question instead of running away quitting press conference like an offensive child.. Grow up. Well Done team Pakistan, try to give your best, winning-loosing is part of the game.

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sidd

Mar 07, 2015 04:14pm

Waqar should be tried and sacked due to his unprofessional arrogant and racist behaviour.

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Ahmer

Mar 07, 2015 04:22pm

@Jibran Couldn't have said any better except maybe with improved grammar and spellings.

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nangiiSACHAI

Mar 07, 2015 04:25pm

Waqar was convicted of match fixing according to justice qayum commission report. He is known corrupt , no doubt as à sportsman he was unbelievable talent but character wise he is ""THE MOST CORRUPT" PLAYER like his pals saleem Malik, ijaz ahmed.

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Muhammad Tahir Jamali

Mar 07, 2015 04:27pm

Well planned team work. What we need from you guys. Thanks very much.

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Ilyas

Mar 07, 2015 04:31pm

Akmal dropped important catches including that of Kohli off Afridi and allowed Kohli to score century. Catches win matches. Akmal also missed other opportunities behind the stumps. There is no point in having a wicket keeper who scores a quick fire 50 odd runs yet misses crucial catches, run outs and stumps that allow the other side to score more than his 50 odd.

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Azmat

Mar 07, 2015 04:34pm

First of all heartiest congrats to the pak team and whole nation on an amazing win except to waqar and najam as they wanted sarfaraz to fail as he is from karachi. Secondly, Waqar pls come up with a better excuse for not playinh sarfaraz and if u cant just simply Be a man and say u didnt cuz he id from khi and hence u dislike him. Anyway u r exposed now. Shame on you waqar just shame on you. Its useless to expect from you to quit in self respect or self esteem as ppl like you who sell themselves for money dont have it. From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of the nation i send you a sea of insult, curse and bad wishes for your bias and personal grudes against sarfaraz. U r a stupid and filthy soul.

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tired pakistani

Mar 07, 2015 04:38pm

@thashay you do know that rahat ali , the guy who waqar handpicked during this tour is a karachite , you hate spewing fellow countrymen

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ahmedj

Mar 07, 2015 04:40pm

Waqar you should have used this occasion for building team's confidence and image by portraying the positive side of your players. You just ruined the opportunity and occasion. Don't spoil the win and mood of your team.

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Digi

Mar 07, 2015 04:44pm

Pakistan bowled well... true. However, as a bowler, if you see chances going down at the keeper's end, what motivation do you get to bowl better? Was it not Shoib Akhtar who kicked the senior Akmal (Kamran) in the dressing room for dropping a dolly that cost them a match? the same should have happened to Umar but this time Waqar didn't want Sarfaraz to play. Its time that the nation gives Waqar the Shoaib Akhtar treatment.

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Aamir

Mar 07, 2015 04:57pm

Waqar Younis case should be sent to military courts!

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Neutral

Mar 07, 2015 04:58pm

Attitude is a problem with Waqar. i saw him in UAE , Shaykh Zayed Mosque, insulting a common man for taking his picture while he was walking whereas Misbah was happily posing with fans for pictures.

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Asad

Mar 07, 2015 05:00pm

Waqar must resign. The way he belittled Sarfraz in the previous conference looks like a personal grudge and then he was introduced for the most difficult match to be proven wrong.

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Zafar Ahmed

Mar 07, 2015 05:00pm

What a arrogant person is he (WY) !

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S. A. M.

Mar 07, 2015 05:01pm

Waqar you are either biased or incompetent whichever is the case you are injurious to nation's prestige. when you are asked to answer reason for your open and most obvious favouritism you say it's a stupid question. don't you think the nation would want to know the reason for your blunders

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skull

Mar 07, 2015 05:02pm

Sarfaraz is a gutsy man..has many fans in India as well..it's beyond me to understand how he could be kept out from playing 11..attempts were on to discourage and demotivate him..but credit to the courageous Sarfaraz to perform so well on return

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mystreeman

Mar 07, 2015 05:03pm

@tired pakistani Full name Rahat Ali Born September 12, 1988, Multan, Punjab Current age 26 years 176 days Major teams Pakistan, Khan Research Laboratories, Multan, Multan Region Under-19s, Multan Tigers, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited Batting style Right-hand bat Bowling style Left-arm fast-medium

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anwar

Mar 07, 2015 05:06pm

Eat your heart out, Waqar! You did not know how to behave in front of media. Too much a proud man without any bearing.

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Zafar Ahmed

Mar 07, 2015 05:10pm

WY...It is time to go !

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Noor Hussain

Mar 07, 2015 05:15pm

Being good player and knowing game tactics is just one quality of a successful and result oriented coach... to make right decision at right time counts more in the selection area... this fellow called Waqar lacks seriously the acumen needed for being called a good coach.

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Sheikh

Mar 07, 2015 05:21pm

Some narrow minded individuals giving it a racist twist - What Waqar did is obviously wrong but can't they give him some benefit of doubt as far as Sarfraz's Karachi origin is concerned - Waqar's decision to skip Sarfraz earlier (though completely wrong) may have been due to factors other than Sarfraz's affiliation with Karachi but these narrow minded racists are too hung up in seeing discrimination and racism in every thing

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WASEEMOSCOW

Mar 07, 2015 05:22pm

ZERO PERFORMER !!!

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Emad shah

Mar 07, 2015 05:24pm

Waqar younis you made a mistake, you have to applogise; misbah you are the captain and should have stood up for sarfaraz. Sarfaraz should have been easily in this team weather as an opener or middle order batsman or wicket keeper.

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Fakhir

Mar 07, 2015 05:29pm

Unbelievable Pakistan. May you also win against terrorism. Prosper Pakistan. Good luck

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common man

Mar 07, 2015 05:31pm

So he is now admitting that he is calling the shots and the poor captain is 'handed' 10 players to work with.......such a shame.

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Aghast

Mar 07, 2015 05:32pm

A serious character flaw.

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Zahid

Mar 07, 2015 05:32pm

Fire the coach.

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Atif

Mar 07, 2015 05:34pm

What is this nonsense about kracachi. There are 4 players from Karachi. This is a pak team not a Karachi team. Why not focus at the skill of Sarfraz rather than ethnic nonsense. Entire AK was not represented in domestic tournaments till last year. Don't people see that?

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rohit

Mar 07, 2015 05:42pm

why after every victory or loss pakistan run into controversy

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mirza

Mar 07, 2015 05:43pm

I think head coach must be fired before he makes any more blunders and comes up with lame excuses.

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mirza

Mar 07, 2015 05:45pm

@javed kureishi I second

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a.rehman

Mar 07, 2015 05:56pm

I totally agree with view of miandad and rameez that management should think out of box but sorry to say that management think other way which resulted our performance in the opening matches

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Saleem

Mar 07, 2015 05:57pm

@Vikas Rehman you are right, those bowlers took wickets. But they took wickets because catches were not dropped. Same way Pakistan won because important catches were not dropped. Just imagine, many catches were held, but if only one catch of Amla, a catch that was amazing in every respect, was dropped than the situation of the match would have been different.

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Deeds

Mar 07, 2015 06:06pm

Waqar Younis --- was fined by the Justice Qayyum Commission that probed for match-fixing. Waqar's brother is a pilot in PIA and it has been proved that he got the job on the basis of a fake degree! ...and we expect objectivity, unbiased attitude, honor, sincerity, commitment? llllol... what a joke.

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zafar

Mar 07, 2015 06:16pm

It is time to fire the coach. "He played well today" - you got to be kidding. Sarfraz could find a position in the team just as a wicketkeeper or a batsman. Today he played for 2 guys - the missing opener and the missing wicketkeeper!

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muhammad ahmed khan

Mar 07, 2015 06:21pm

Listen to people when they are angry, because that is when the real truth comes out.

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zafar

Mar 07, 2015 06:22pm

It is not just WY who is responsible for this mess that they got the team into in the first place. It is also the captain - remember how he responded to Miandad's call for inclusion of Sarfraz - "Should we open with Irfan"!

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zafar

Mar 07, 2015 06:25pm

It is also time to get rid of Umar Akmal, who never comes through in time of need specially if he is not playing as a wicketkeeper. Time to get rid of him and bring in a specialist batsman!

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Pakistani-Khi

Mar 07, 2015 06:26pm

Totally, we need better management, just imagine 1 change (Sarfraz in) due to public highest demand all over from Pakistan, and result is in front of us. Just imagine, if the totally change of this stubborn and proudy management completely happened, where we could have reached until now :) Keep going Pakistan!! In Sha Allah we will get success in all of our other issues as well soon.

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iqbal Khan

Mar 07, 2015 06:30pm

Waqar questios were not stupid, you proved yourself stupid again and you should be ashamed of yourself of you stupid behaviour. Time to get out as head couch and let some decent man like Wasim Akram run the show.

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nathan

Mar 07, 2015 06:34pm

Sarfaraz should apply for British, Aussie or south African nationality and play for them. Just because he is from Karachi he will be left out in future games by punjab 11.

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Bharat Kumar Jaiswal

Mar 07, 2015 06:34pm

Why making mountain out of mole. One player can't win match. Take the example of India match..... poor batting, poor bowling and poor fielding cost you the match. Just back your Team for win rather blaming Karachi, Lahore, Punjab and all.... this is already happening in your politics and result is with you... Best wishes from India.... meet in Semis again....

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RRS

Mar 07, 2015 06:49pm

Some might say it is too early …. But I strongly believe that Sarfaraz has everything required to be a one day captain of Pakistan. Balance aggression, brain, almost always performed under pressure, skills and calmness. No celebrity attitude and keeps himself at ground. Much better character and performer than other options like Ahmed Shahzad or Azhar Ali etc etc. I would vote for him....or else go nawaz go

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Khalis Khan

Mar 07, 2015 07:02pm

Someone once said stupid person will be asked only stupid questions or that's what stupid person are good for...........answering stupid questions.

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Abbas

Mar 07, 2015 07:05pm

Waqar is head coach and should answer all questions whether he likes them or not . All he had to say was that he made a mistake and should have picked Sarfraz. Simple

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Nabidad Khan

Mar 07, 2015 07:13pm

Dear Coach, please don't be angry, as you are enjoying privileges of being coach, it is also your responsibility to listen and answer questions respectfully. Not allowing playing Sarfraz Ahmed in last four matches is your blunder and is a bad stain on your shoulder.

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Hashim Ghilzai

Mar 07, 2015 07:16pm

Very unprofessional conduct

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Muhammad Saleem Ilyas

Mar 07, 2015 07:20pm

Mr. Younus would you like to answer about on which reasons you were dropped / send back in 1992 World Cup

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Kanwarch

Mar 07, 2015 07:20pm

I say bring back Mohsin Hasan Khan after this world cup and get rid of Waqar. Pakistan should utilise the old stars to uncover new talent. Miandad should be given the task of finding out new young batsman while Aqib Javed and Wasim Akram should look for new fast bowlers. Similarly Rashid latif should look for and train wicketkeepers while Saqlain should be given the task to uncover new spinners. Please get rid of old and tried hands like Intikhab Alam, Waqar and Mushtaq Ahmad. Appoint on merit and Pakistan will be a world beater again

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Alam

Mar 07, 2015 07:22pm

Don't worry. Just one or two bad performance from Sarfraz they will find excuse to induct Nasir Jamshed again. Azhar Ali is the example.

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SaJJad

Mar 07, 2015 07:23pm

Waqar was right because when Yayah type people who even dont know about bat and ball of cricket such question who will stay for press conference. Team Pakistan and management has to work hard.

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Howzat

Mar 07, 2015 07:25pm

These fast bowlers have long memories. It has been obvious that the best team has not been picked so far - it's about who carries personal favour with selectors. You put Sarfraz as opener in this WC against SA when there was no other choice. This was the hardest battle he could face - not against the weaker bowlers from UAE or Zimbabwe, but the best ranked ODI bowlers playing in this WC Steyn and Tahir. Now if we could just get Ajmal back into the team we would be real contenders! Anywaytody I saw some of the best fielding performance so far in this WC for Pakistan, and that was due to the solid wicket keeping. Waqar just admit that you along with the selectors made a mistake and move on, as you made a howler criticising Sarfraz a few days before an important match - or was it reverse psychology?

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Naveed ,USA

Mar 07, 2015 07:25pm

@Jibran Mr.Sarfraz was given chances before in the NZ series,there he did not bat well and dropped catches and missed stumps. What team management did was right,he got the time to practice more in those conditions,in the mean time a regular opener Nasir was tried,experiment was done with YK,if you get success every one praises your decision and in case of defeat many people talk,no one can stop other,on TV every one starts saying something which he thinks ok.This is not right!

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Naveed ,USA

Mar 07, 2015 07:26pm

@Pak-Patriot Be positive.

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Aamir Khan

Mar 07, 2015 07:27pm

Waqar shoule be sacked after the WC. Along with Moin. The whole PCB should be restructured. Our players have boundless talent but it's being hampered by politics and sifarishi culture. WP team Pakistan.

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Liaquat

Mar 07, 2015 07:27pm

@thashay Please don't make it KAR-lahore. I m from karachi and we lost enough due to this stupid thinking. There are people every where who make blunder like. We need to dislike them and billed a nation of one nation.

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jaleel

Mar 07, 2015 07:31pm

I believe players should be picked from their merits. say no to reservations!!! No, not even in the mind!!! even if the player polishes my boots every day!!! we should pick meritorious candidates only, but we should give chance to everyone to see who works better....

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Naveed ,USA

Mar 07, 2015 07:35pm

@Ilyas Sarfraz also missed catches and stumped against NZ just before the WC but I always wanted him back in the playing eleven as he is a specialist wicket keeper and I believe in believe in specialists,it was extra burden on Umer as well.Pakistani batting is already weak,after dropping catches Umer Akmal seems to be under pressure.

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Naveed ,USA

Mar 07, 2015 07:39pm

People's comments are too lowly and most of them are negative. Please stop!!!!!

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lafanga

Mar 07, 2015 07:44pm

Waqar needs to learn to appreciate talent in his own team and admit mistake if he made it. This is WC and all eyes are on this event. He should not have behaved like a spoiled kid in the school yard and that too in a press conference. How is this going to provide confidence to Sarfraz specially and the team in general? Really unprofessional attitude. I admired Waqar for his past heroics as a bowler but I don't have same respect for him as a coach.

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Mar 07, 2015 07:53pm

Sarfaraz exclusion in previous matches provided Akmal to hide behind the gloves. Under all these noise, few have pointed out how irresponsibly Akmal is playing and his poor shot selection. Now he must be under pressure to get replaced by Haris Sohail in the next match.

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Waseemoscow

Mar 07, 2015 07:58pm

He has decided to quit after W C that's why behaving like this,Its better to fire him now !!!

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adil jadoon

Mar 07, 2015 08:05pm

@Jibran I agree with you but you also need technique, otherwise Afridi would be the world's highest run scorer.

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fsaq

Mar 07, 2015 08:06pm

I think the journalist with the 'stupid' question was fishing for fodder for gossip and Waqar reacted in kind. We should take a rational approach to this - it was an unprofessional question which deserved the answer he got.

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kami

Mar 07, 2015 08:06pm

all played brilliantly and the outcome was win. that,s what we need from our player and for that they are gaining money we have to be realistic the have done nothing extraordinary because of the rain the pitch became suitable for the bowlers that.s all

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Junaid

Mar 07, 2015 08:11pm

Coach of Pakistan team must explain his decisions. He seems like very arrogant and incapable. Every coach will try his specialist players first and then makeshift players. This is after everyone in PCB was wondering what was wrong with the coach. He finally introduced Sarfarz with all the odds against him, and set him up for failure to prove his point. But God has his own plans, tables have been turned on the wrong doer. How many players are able to perform against tough bowling with pressure of a must win game and do a debut as an opener (which is not his regular position). All praise for God. and Sarfaraz.

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Moshim Khan Gorwal

Mar 07, 2015 08:13pm

Shahid Afridi could reach 400wickets mark if SARFRAZ AHMAD was the wicketkeeper vs India. Hope that Insa'ALLAH he will take 5+wickets vs Ireland. The experiment of EHSAN ADIL & YASIR SHAH should check vs India.

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Ghaznavi

Mar 07, 2015 08:20pm

Lesson for Pakistan, "Merit brings victory whereas Quota and favoritism sinks the ship"

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Zaffar

Mar 07, 2015 08:24pm

You mean to say Waqar not Younis as mentioned in your column

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Syed Ali

Mar 07, 2015 08:25pm

Well said Ahmar Rashid and Mr. Naveed USA, comments are negative because the arrogant Coach’s was negative. Had he taken the ownership of his bad judgments from the past, comments would have been much positive and encouraging. People, this is not about Karachi or Punjab. This is about a national team that must be built based on merit and performance. However, the irony in our country is that from top to bottom, government to school, police to citizen, nothing is done based on merit. The systems as well as we are responsible for the corruption. Stop bribing, instead of blaming cops to take bribes. But we want short-cut and willing to pay bribes to avoid law. We all are responsible for our current situation. Nevertheless, good job team and thank you for an outstanding performance.

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Ahmer

Mar 07, 2015 08:26pm

Waqar Sb, keep your personal animosity towards Karachiites out of your considerations as a coach. They are Pakistanis too.

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Nasir Jamshed

Mar 07, 2015 08:28pm

Good job Younis.

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Abbas Ali

Mar 07, 2015 08:29pm

Is Waqar qualified to judge the ability of the batsmen? I will take his world for a bowler, but batsmen is a different matter.

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Nadir

Mar 07, 2015 08:31pm

I am so glad that Sarfraz has given a slap on team management face by his outstanding performance. I think Shehzad should learn from Sarfraz how to bat. Waqar should be fired on March 30 after we win the CUP

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Syed Ali

Mar 07, 2015 08:32pm

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Nasir Jamshed

Mar 07, 2015 08:38pm

Ok. I fully support and believe Waqar as he benched Sarfaraz with a heathy heart. He didn't want him to fail as an opener and be kept off the team for the rest of life. Secondly, there was no room for two keepers when he believed Sarfaraz couldn't and wouldn't perform. Finally Sarfraz contributed 20% in today's win. 25% Misbah , 20% Wahab, 15% irfan and Rahat each 5% rest of team. Please don't make Sarfaraz into something he's not used to , stardom. Umar Akmal would've taken those same catches if his country needed hm

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dawn

Mar 07, 2015 08:41pm

Waqar as a coach and a well respected past player it is incumbent you explain WHY SARFRAZ was benched in previous games. Say it before I loose all respect for you.

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VenuBangalore

Mar 07, 2015 08:44pm

if pakistan stays in third position which is almost certain then INDIA VS PAKISTAN in the semifinal on 26th march 2015.

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dawn

Mar 07, 2015 08:46pm

@thashay - Not sure who is a racist, but remember Karachi is in Pakistan and that makes Sarfraz from Pakistan.

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zafar

Mar 07, 2015 08:48pm

@Vikas Rehman The same catches could have gone to Ukmal, then we would have had a record for dropped catches.

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cricket fan

Mar 07, 2015 08:51pm

You don't use this kind'a language in a press conference. Someone please train him on how to face the press and be accountable for stupid decisions in the first four matches.

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Asim

Mar 07, 2015 08:55pm

Is it me or anyone else also noted that Ahmad Shehzad seemed unhappy opening with Sarfraz. Feel really bad for Sarfraz as it seems he does not have many friends in pak camp.

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Bakhshi Kanth

Mar 07, 2015 08:56pm

Waqar should be fired. No questions.

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Bakhshi Kanth

Mar 07, 2015 09:00pm

funny that he lost it when he quit the press briefing. He should own the bad decisions. If he still insist that he means what he did then should be ready to get fired. He is a bad manager. He has no vision and he does not believe in fair process.

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Azeez (UK )

Mar 07, 2015 09:02pm

@hassi. He does not want to acknowledge his blunder. Superiority complex.

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sid

Mar 07, 2015 09:04pm

fire waqar!...

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Norozkhan

Mar 07, 2015 09:09pm

Coach of Pakistani team Waqas Younis must be replaced immediately as his wrong decisions embarrass the whole nation when the team lost matches to much inferior teams. Nations interests come first then waqas personal likes or dislikes. Team Captain Misbah also performed poorly, he was party with Waqas Younis of being bias and prejudice, they both must go. Sarfaraz performed better than most of the team as a batsman and a wicket keeper, we must recognize players by their performance.

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sri1

Mar 07, 2015 09:14pm

@Jibran "Technique us overrated, confidence and courage is what is required and that is what guys like sarfaraz and fawad has, a fighting attitude" Hmmmmm, this is the typical jigra attitude that you have all the time. Please talk when this approach succeeds all the time. Paki bowlers bowled their hearts out, no doubt, but the rain Gods also had a good hand in sinking RSA. Try this ultra-confident attitude with other teams!

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AXH

Mar 07, 2015 09:23pm

"Pakistan's head coach Waqar Younis said there was no reason for him to apologise to anyone for his decision to keep Sarfraz Ahmed on the bench for the first four matches of the World..." It was his (Waqar's) decision to bench Sarfaraz and not Misbah's. So, please stop bashing Misbah as he has had very little say in selection.

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Qamar

Mar 07, 2015 09:31pm

Both Moin & Waqar are not fit for the top jobs (remember it is well paid too) and hence should be removed as they are hindrance to successful Pakistan cricket talent.

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Rashid Sultan

Mar 07, 2015 09:34pm

@Ahmar Rasid why do we Pakistanis - players & readers of Dawn - bring religion in sport. Allah doesn't take sides and certainly doesn't support Pakistanis, Indians, South Africans, English, Irish, Kiwis or Aussies. He is neutral. Leave Allah alone. Don't bring Him into your petty squabbles. He has all living and not so living things in the uni or multiverse to look after.

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Rashid Sultan

Mar 07, 2015 09:35pm

@Kamran There this man goes again - bringing Allah into cricket. What nonsense.

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Ahmed Sydney

Mar 07, 2015 09:38pm

This low life is still saying he picked the best 11 in previous matches ...... sarfaraz was the reason we saved our pride in UAE against Aus and Nz; and here he took the challenge against the tournament favourite and give them a punch. And what return Waqar has given saying he didnot believe in his abilities. Go Waqar Go...

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Nadulal

Mar 07, 2015 09:42pm

@Nasir Jamshed none of the Akmal brothers in their dream can catch the ball from slips. Sarfraz is not the greatest keeper but he is the best keeper batsman chooce for this WC. Lad had a point to prove and played hard for his life

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mesotwisty

Mar 07, 2015 09:42pm

Look, I never said I did not believe in Waqar. I just didn't think he could deliver as a coach. But he has performed really horribly. I think it is time to end this press conference. We dont have time for stupid coaches.

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N. Rajasekhar

Mar 07, 2015 09:44pm

Just like WY cut short the press conference, it is time that he cuts short his coaching job also. As your neighbour, I am double sure that Pak would be better without him. Rajasekhar Malabari

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masood

Mar 07, 2015 09:45pm

Waqar, Moin and others who seem to have their own social club within the selectors and players. They are complete negative on who they want to play, Sarfraz has proved his worth and so would Fawad Alam if he was given a chance. They are a shame to the cricket fans ...and his comments are worthless regarding Sarfraz, sack these useless selectors and the managment team, Enough is Enough let the nation and the fans enjoy and be proud of the Pakistani team irrespective of which city they belong, they belong and they represent Pakistan.

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Nadulal

Mar 07, 2015 09:48pm

Justice is done. Slap on the face of Waqar younis. I hope this is not because this lad is from Karachi? Or personal grudge? If that is the case Waqar should answer the nation and resign right after this WC.

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NASR

Mar 07, 2015 09:48pm

Yet another mediocre performance at the press conference by a great bowler cricketer but a timid coach.

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Haider Rehman

Mar 07, 2015 09:50pm

"But Younis rubbished those claims and stormed out of the press conference after Pakistan's thrilling victory, saying he did not have "time for stupid questions"...." I thought for a second you said Younis Khan. What's wrong with using first names Dawn?

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Nadeem M

Mar 07, 2015 09:55pm

Delayed justice is the denied justice. Fawad alam, Asad shafiq, Sarfraz Ahmad from Karachi are not being given fair chances. It is harming their confidence. Sarfraz should be made captain after the WC. He is the leader and a modern day cricketer. Management/captain/coach set him up for failure against the like of steyn, morkel. But he came through with flying colors

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Qaqa

Mar 07, 2015 09:58pm

I was a great fan of Waqar and hated what Wasim did to him but what he is doing to Sarfraz I wonder if Wasim knew him better. Shame on you Waqar you are a coach act like one to Or get out. Safraz you are a Lion boy I always knew you are a champion.

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Ramesh

Mar 07, 2015 09:58pm

Don't go overboard with today's match. First they attacked Younis Khan, then Jamshed, Misbah and now Waqar. If you watch carefully this new lad will struggle with swing, it is so obvious.

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Mar 07, 2015 10:08pm

Great bowler, sultan of swing etc! and this is how we want to remember WY! doesn't translate into good coach/selector ... and he shouldn't be shooing away reporters like this, since not playing Sarfaraz looked suspicious as to hidden agendas, betting etc.

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apple siri

Mar 07, 2015 10:09pm

@Ghaznavi Well Mr. Ghaznavi, all good talks but what do I do when quota suits me? Merit kills me.

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Khalis Khan

Mar 07, 2015 10:11pm

Coach, there is no cure for stupidity !

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arif

Mar 07, 2015 10:11pm

waqar has personality issue and ego problem. he is the best fast bowler of his era, but sorry to say not all best player are best coaches. Even a layman can say that Sarfraz shouls be the part of playing eleven .If u see recently winning match by Pakistan team against srilanla , Australia and newzealand , it is because of sarfaraz, so who in his mind will keep him away .

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Babupardesi

Mar 07, 2015 10:21pm

COACH Waqar do not know ability of his players Wake up Coachjee

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Mansoor

Mar 07, 2015 10:23pm

This guy has no self respect. PCB please show some guts and show him the door immediately

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Irfan

Mar 07, 2015 10:36pm

@fsaq as a head coach he should able to answer all the question that was asked or he should have simply said no comment but as a coach he should have dignified

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sid rush

Mar 07, 2015 10:39pm

He wants India and Australia to win. So keep the team silly and get out. He as a coach of pakistan who said " stupid question" in a press conf. That means PCB said it is a stupid question when 300mm people around the world wondering the same question. Waqar should be recalled right away. He does not want Karcahi players. If you dig deeper you will find familial or personal connections with Umer Akemal( son in law of a friend) and Nasir Jameshed?

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Ubaid

Mar 07, 2015 10:45pm

@tired pakistani Just for record, Rahit Ali is NOT a Karachiite. According to espncricinfo.com He was born in Multan. http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan/content/player/323244.html

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Mar 07, 2015 10:46pm

This type of arrogance, unilateralism, lack of checks and balances and egotism is rampant in the "land of the pure" from top to bottom in all fields, areas and departments. Therefore, what Waqar Younis did should not surprize any one because it was exactly as per the decades old societal culture, norms, precedence, values, attributes, characteristics, history and heritage of the "movers and shakers" in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

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sunil

Mar 07, 2015 11:04pm

The problem with pakistan is that if somebody performs badly in the match or coach makes any mistake,the people ask for their head and want them sacked. That is not the case in india.Peoples are bound to make mistakes in sports and we should back them in difficult times.By endless critisizm and creating controvery will again put pressure on them and they will perform bad..Any way congrats to pakistan for well deserved win.

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Shahid

Mar 07, 2015 11:05pm

I still think Haris is best suited for opners slot. Sarfraz should bat down the order while omitting Sohaib Maqsood who his inclined to play every shot in the air.

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Saima

Mar 07, 2015 11:08pm

@hassi , he isn't paid for answering questions. And still think, Sarfraz should bat down the order and Haris should open the innings.

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badshah

Mar 07, 2015 11:13pm

Hi folks, I am a big fan of Sarfraz and he did well and Waqar needs to accept his error in judgment. But please also appreciate and acknowledge our pace attack which demolished one of the best batting line-ups in the tournament.

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ahtesham

Mar 07, 2015 11:16pm

Unprofessional question and unprofessional response. Waqar should apologize for his remarks. I was in favour of a regular opener (Imran Farhat), but the decision of playing Sarfraz changed my mind. Nothing wrong in accepting your mistake.

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ahsan7979

Mar 07, 2015 11:18pm

Its amazing how dead wrong you could be about a player without giving him a chance...

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Sandeep

Mar 07, 2015 11:18pm

Pakistani bowlers should be credited for this win.. Your wicket keeper batsman did score today but 232 to defend against south Africa was a remarkable feet by the bowlers. Pak three bowlers can get them to semis..

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Shahid

Mar 07, 2015 11:20pm

Ex-cricketers, Pakistani people, commentators, and even 12 years old children were shouting on exclusion of Sarfaraz but Waqar says he was right on exclusion of Sarfaraz. What a ignorant coach.

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taj hassan

Mar 07, 2015 11:27pm

Waqar should appologise for ignoring Sarfaraz in the last 4 games,but I doubt.he would.but his ego is as big as our leaders

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Khan

Mar 07, 2015 11:32pm

Its time to remove head coach... Waqar he will create more problems for Sarfraz.

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taj hassan

Mar 07, 2015 11:32pm

Please let us stay away from politics.it was bad decision.

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shan

Mar 07, 2015 11:36pm

Mr.waqar you are paid employee of the nation and thus you are ansarable to every single question you have been asked for. You need to shed this arrogance and end favouritism to failed players who only knows how to make funny faces when they are bouled out!!!

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akram

Mar 08, 2015 12:07am

Waqar I have faith in you. Ignore the amateur journalists. Who would want to be a manager for the national side? We treat them poorly.

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nouman

Mar 08, 2015 12:12am

An eye opener win for Pakistan. Where are the people who have beeen writing wisdom comments about that Pakistan performance and would fail to reach QF. I would like to see a commment from people who have been writing -vely since we lost from india. Where r my Indian team fan. Please write something.... All the best to Pakistan team and advice to every one that it is a game at the end of day one team have to loose. So just enjoy the Game. Cheers

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Wasim

Mar 08, 2015 12:16am

Peoples , Also don't forget Sarfraz was the captain of U19 team that beat India in U19 WCUP Final

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Bitter Truth

Mar 08, 2015 12:21am

Waqar should have admitted his mistake....

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sara ally qureshi

Mar 08, 2015 12:28am

Waqar needs to go.He should admit he was wrong.He is human and admitting mistakes don't reduce your stature.

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Khalis Khan

Mar 08, 2015 12:32am

@Nasir Jamshed stupid as they come.

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Imtiaz Hydari

Mar 08, 2015 12:34am

What a shame that a great victory is marred by such vicious comments. Yes Waqar was out of line and will realize and apologise I hope. Sarfaraz played like a tiger and deserves all praise and our bowlers did a superb job. Congratulations to Misbah and the Pakistan team

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Suresh(Chicago)

Mar 08, 2015 12:39am

@Jibran Just a counter thought! While he proved his critics wrong by a match winning performance due to his "confidence and courage" those alone will not help him sustain in future matches unless he backs himself with an improved technique......... Overall, I'm happy to see pakistan is back to her winning ways and beating a better rated team...... Good luck in your next matches(except against India) :)

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fida sayani USA

Mar 08, 2015 12:50am

Well he has the right to say that he has no time for stupid question. On the other side we have the right to ask for the removal of this stupid coach.

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Zeeshan

Mar 08, 2015 12:52am

waqar is under a lot of pressure. its clear not many players talk to him , for instance ahmed shehzad was checking his gloves when waqar was giving him a pat om the back during the start of the zimbabwe match. Misbah is clearly not looking at ramiz when ramiz speaks to him being miffed about the personal attacks made on his batting. shahid afridi is not looking energetic and perhaps has retired himself. wahab is showing his mettle and i won't be surprised if he gets a nod to be the captain or the vice soon.

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fida sayani USA

Mar 08, 2015 12:53am

The masses of Pakistan should demand with one voice the removal of Moin Khan and Waqar Younis and they be banned for life time from indulgence with Pakistani Cricket.

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firzok

Mar 08, 2015 12:58am

@pakiboy What about Sohail Khan and Afridi? Aren't they from Karachi? Don't spread racism.

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Akash

Mar 08, 2015 12:59am

Oh boy... Did anyone see the clip? Journalist was just rude, looking for trp points. Apologies? Should we ask Dhoni to apologize why India lost 3 months? So childish... Media and fans need to grow up...

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Khair

Mar 08, 2015 01:00am

CRICKET - DEFERRED GRATIFICATION for GREATER GLORY Part Two IMPULSE is a basic human sense which is present in all of us, but controlled (deferred gratification) with experience, education, education in one's field of profession, and societal pressure and needs. I would also call deferred gratification, MATURITY. Many sports men and women, defer gratification. One's who are successful, have learn't to defer gratification or control impulse. One's who lose out, are the one's who succumb, to our innate need of impulse behavior. We control our innate impulsive behavior every day. It is very doable. Here are great examples: Misbah does impulse control - deferred gratification - and succeeds in achieving his goal - gratification. Akmal - impulse driven - though a good player and can do much better, but regularly fails - cannot defer gratification. Afridi's batting is impulse driven. There is no deferred gratification. In conclusion, I think, Pakistan cricket players, who are very good players can perform to their potential provided they learn Deferred Gratification - Impulse Control.

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firzok

Mar 08, 2015 01:04am

@Sheikh Don't they see Afridi (who never misses any game) is from Karachi. Sohail Khan is also from Karachi. They have inferiority complexes.

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firzok

Mar 08, 2015 01:11am

@Kanwarch its not karachi dolphins team

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N.M. Abbasi

Mar 08, 2015 01:14am

Congratulations for the great win over RSA. Waqar Younus is out of his mind while shouting at the press conference. He is wholly responsible for keeping Sarfaraz on the bench for the first three games. The reasons known to him. He must be shown the door before he talks more rubbish and spoil the team spirit.

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N.M. Abbasi

Mar 08, 2015 01:16am

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hassan

Mar 08, 2015 01:37am

@tired pakistani Check your facts first: Full name Rahat Ali Born September 12, 1988, Multan, Punjab Current age 26 years 176 days Source: cricinfo

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Salman

Mar 08, 2015 01:42am

there is nothing wrong with waqar's response. The reporter asked a humiliating question !!!! If you ask a person to appologize for a team failure, then being a professional who is doing his duties to the best of his abilities, he is going to defend himeself.... He was asked similar questions from the western media in a professional manner that concerned the game only and they were replied in the same spirit. Some wiseguy tried to spice up by putting in a personal attack and waqar gave him a shut up call.

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Inti

Mar 08, 2015 01:43am

Stupidity is when Waqar doesn't watch Sarfaraz batting and then misses his wicketkeeper catch six. Well done Sarfaraz you have provided the answers on the pitch today and made your fans proud who were calling for your selection. I would always consider a genuine wicketkeeper first and if he can bat it's a bonus. I rest my case.

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Saim

Mar 08, 2015 01:53am

Guys Let us all not make it a Karachi issue. It is just that waqar was wrong in not playing sarfaraz when writing was on the wall that Sarfaraz should have played from day one. Waqar should have admitted his mistake and said he would do better next time. However he is a Pakistani in power and so we all do not expect that from him. He has learned this from our people in power. Let us all celebrate our victory which nowadays comes as a rare commodity.

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Noshir Mody

Mar 08, 2015 01:54am

Not fit to be the coach of a National Team playing in the international arena. Lacks maturity - leaders don't make the type of comments that he made at the end of the press conference. After Sarfraz' performance in the UAE should have been an automatic choice. Should accept responsibility for his actions. Pakistan cricket has been plagued with favouritism for over 60 years so why should we expect anything different.

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Zaheer

Mar 08, 2015 02:04am

@pakiboy Why do we have to bring our biases in everything? If Sohail Khan and Shahid Afridi are not from Karachi then Sarfraz is also not.... Tomorrow someone will be complaining that not playing Ehsan Aadil, the only Faisalabadi player, is a clear proof of Waqar's bias against Faisalabad !!!!

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Khan-Haqiqi

Mar 08, 2015 02:10am

The head coach should be fired along with his brother who is working as a pilot in PIA on fake degree. If he doesn't know the skill set of team what is he doing as head coach , shame on him and his arrogance . He should apologize to nation for playing incompetent players.

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Usman

Mar 08, 2015 02:14am

There has to be a regulatory body to maintain ethical code of conduct for people who are in position of representing Pakistan. Waqas Younis is another example of a person put in authority who fails to live up to the standards of ethical conduct.

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Khan-Haqiqi

Mar 08, 2015 02:14am

@tired pakistani rahat ali is Born in Multan google it, unless Multan is apart of Karachi :)

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Laeeq Ahmed

Mar 08, 2015 02:15am

Stupid answer to stupid question.

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Jawad

Mar 08, 2015 02:18am

Merit merit -- countrys like United States of America bring people from other country's and make them citizen if a person is talented -- see Olympics -- here we are all Pakistanis yet there is discrimination at national level ---- there is active involvement of politicians in sports -( in a bad way ) -- and then we wonder --- Pakistan Taraqi Kyoun nahin karta ?

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Hasnain

Mar 08, 2015 02:24am

Errr... Yes you do.. Because you're there at the tax payer's expense (salary, flights, accommodation, equipment etc) and who the heck do you think you are to insult a person of profession? Would he have answered in the same manner to an Australian or British journo? Why do people think they can still get away with that 'Seth' mentality? Seriously who do you think you are?? You are nothing more than a regular joe, a 'salaried individual' who was good with the ball and now a person of 'some' stature and responsibility. You are answerable to people who 'expect results', if you have a personal difference it should be resolved off the field..at this time your childish /selfish/ self centred decision making skills are costing the nation time and money (it's called ACCOUNTABILITY) Stop playing God!

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Jawad

Mar 08, 2015 02:25am

I'm from Punjab --- and sorry to say that --- there is no other way of looking at this matter other than discrimination and / or stubbornness against a few deserving players including Fawad . Or if it's not discrimination then it speaks volumes about the ignorance of selection committee and the coach --- In both instances -- they deserved to be fired. Being a world class bowler and being a good coach are two different things I think team players did well for a short time mohsin was there.

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Mushtaq

Mar 08, 2015 02:33am

@Sheikh .....there is no other reason ...other then the one that people are saying and that is Sarfraz is from Karachi. Why pakistan was winning in the past because players like Miandad, Zaheer Abbas, Asif Iqbal ,Mushtaq Mohammad, Hanif and many others were from Karachi.The reason Pakistan is doing so poorly for the last few years because all its team members are from Punjab.

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Em Moosa

Mar 08, 2015 02:34am

I always think there should be foreign coach of the cricket team. There is no politics and favoritism when local coaches are not considered.

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Mar 08, 2015 02:54am

Pakistani team needs to become a pakistani team and not just a punjabi team!

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Yawar

Mar 08, 2015 02:56am

Waqar, please stop beating around the bush and admit your mistake

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optimist

Mar 08, 2015 02:58am

Similar press conferences after the 2003 WC and 2011 WC. But PCB management and people have short memories. Waqar by favoribng Naisr Jamshed didn't actually favor him and he could do little damage to Sarfaraz confidence.

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Divided nation

Mar 08, 2015 02:59am

selection should not be based on opinion. Player record should speak for it self He should be fired. Umar Shahid and maqsood should be rested. They should have selected Fawad Alam. another talented playar was ignored by the ignorant team management

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Rashid

Mar 08, 2015 03:02am

@Atif how ignorant you are, last week I did a research online against each so called Pakistan cricket team player and found only one from Karachi and that is Sarfraz no one from Balochistan all 80% from Punjab. Don't believe me google in.

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bushra

Mar 08, 2015 03:07am

Go Waqar go. The reality is poor coaching cause Pakistan lost early matches. Experience only does not make brilliant coaches. I can only request focus on talent and merit. Not favouritism or egoism and corrupt players should not be given opportunity to play in the national team. Perform or go home.

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Faisal maqnateesi

Mar 08, 2015 03:21am

@pakiboy yaar get out of this punjabi karachi mentality already. Most punjabis were backing sarfaraz to play any way. Just that team management couldn't see sense

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Erik

Mar 08, 2015 03:36am

Waqar has to go back (home) if Pakistan has to go forward. It is as simple as that.

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Malik

Mar 08, 2015 03:41am

Waqar Younis has no reason to apologize any one ... Get outside Pakistan n people will laugh at u ...so Waqar get those laughs as well .... If u want to make team on ur favoritism ... Make it own country n then a cricket team ....I think people have more sense ... So save some money fire the head coach n go what max votes by people of Pakistan ....Younis khan seriously no words .... I wanna admire his cricket ... Younis khan ap ap hilte bhot acha hain ...

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Malik

Mar 08, 2015 03:44am

@thashay ... U start Karachi here ... Whole Pakistan supported that decision ...wen we lose we all lose ... Its not that u have to make two more runs to win from Karachi ... N one from Pakistan ...

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Malik

Mar 08, 2015 03:44am

@hassi .... Perfect comments ...

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syed

Mar 08, 2015 03:59am

Then Waqar its better to go home. If you can't apologize then can't be a good person.

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Usman

Mar 08, 2015 04:00am

@Ali agreed

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syed

Mar 08, 2015 04:01am

@thashay there is no point of Karachi or Lahore. What about Afridi as he is from Karachi and whats his output. So come out from this shell. By the way i am also from Karachi but not blind ..

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Usman

Mar 08, 2015 04:04am

@Ahmad agreed

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Usman

Mar 08, 2015 04:05am

@Aamir Khan why wait till its end , both should be fired now. both are A$$ Os

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Usman

Mar 08, 2015 04:06am

@akram you must be kidding... Right?

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rs1126

Mar 08, 2015 04:16am

Pakistan came through in flying colors and as an Indian American I acknowledge the steep hill Pakistan is climbing. They are going to be a dangerous team if they make the QFs if they continue to play freely and without care of the end result.

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lubna

Mar 08, 2015 04:18am

pakistan shouldnot celebrate as batting was miserable particularly after a nice start and runrate in first 17 overs pakistan was 94 runs but unfortunate run out of sarfaraz brought mr tuck tuck who again dragged down the runrate to so much low that other players had to play fast because of other end blocked by misbah and caused other batsmen to fall and again mr tuck tuck did what he has been doing ie got out himself without increasing runrate after 86 balls batting which any other batsman would have scored 120 but misbah scored only 56 same as he did in 2011 semifinal against india and misbah has not changed a bit ---similarly younus is worthless again and if pakistan want to win ,he must be dropped and misbah must play with good rate(which I doubt he can)irfan should have 2 or 3 over spells infact all pacers should have 3 overs spells to keep rotating and not giving chance to batsmen to attack and less tiredness to pacers and then induct harris ,keep muqsood and like newzealand maccalum send afridi in 1st ten overs with sarfaraz followed by shezad,harris,misbah,maqsood,akmal,wahab,suhail,rahat and irfan ---in this way make use of first 10 overs to the max like NZ

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AXH

Mar 08, 2015 04:44am

Sarfaraz has a certain vibe about him. He looks daring in his shots and confident in his stance. If you have an individual who refuses to show any signs of being under pressure and that too at the opening position then what more do you want from that player? The arrogance of Waqar in accepting that he underestimated Sarfaraz shows how egotistic he is and why there were rifts between players when Waqar and Wasim were fighting for the captain's position. They need to learn to put the nation's interests above them.

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Sam

Mar 08, 2015 04:52am

Internal politics is hampering the team performance. Waqar should go.

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Muhammad

Mar 08, 2015 05:00am

I was once reading Shoaib Akhter's comments that Imran Khan groomed younger players (like Waqar and Waseem) playing with him however, when their time came they didn't do their part. He didn't name anyone but it was clear who he was referring to

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Khan-Haqiqi

Mar 08, 2015 05:45am

@firzok sohail khan and afridi both are from KPk

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Mabob

Mar 08, 2015 06:02am

Money makes the mare go. Put the tag into the slot and wait for the return tart.

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PakFan

Mar 08, 2015 06:05am

Whatever the reason was for Pak win it was not Waqar - it seems like he came to the press conference to take the credit but failed as journalists asked legit questions.

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IndoPakFan

Mar 08, 2015 06:05am

@sunil This kind of things never happened in India because Indian Selectors always pick their playing eleven on the basis of merit.

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Salman

Mar 08, 2015 06:07am

Najam Sethi is trying to scapegoat Waqar Younis what else lol

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Salman

Mar 08, 2015 06:07am

@thashay Very stupid comment indeed

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Salman

Mar 08, 2015 06:08am

Fast Bowlers performed well, and Sarfraz played well too. Naturally it was a great help when a keeper is not dropping 4 catches on average. But eventually ity was the Fast bowlers who won the match for Pakistan

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Javeed

Mar 08, 2015 06:09am

plz don't politicize it now, Waqar did a mistake by not playing Sarfraz but now he has realized that. Let the whole team including management be a single unit.

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Aam Aadmi

Mar 08, 2015 06:11am

It's about time we create a Pakistan cricket board and not the Punjab cricket board ...

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Tupac

Mar 08, 2015 06:17am

The correct answer: I made a mistake, I apologize to Sarfraz for underestimating his talent.

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anwar

Mar 08, 2015 06:18am

Extremely selfish and egotistical approach by Waqar. He should be replaced as he can 't stand the heat. All we know if Sarfaraz was included in the first 2 games, we would already be in Q final. PCB please look for new head coach.

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Harris M

Mar 08, 2015 06:26am

Waqar, shame on you. You need to go away!

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Zafar Ahmed

Mar 08, 2015 06:49am

Very simple logic , if your openers are not performing than you pick a middle order batsman or an all rounder to open the innings because you don't have any choice when touring for the series. Why Sarfaraz was include in the team(15 member) , Mr. WY & MK to answer , please !

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Suleman

Mar 08, 2015 06:59am

Again the key to victory was not innings by Sarfraz alone and neither the catches he took. There was some serious breadth taking bowling from Pakistani bowlers who are improving with every match because of Waqar Younis! Sometimes decisions don't pay off. I will see how much you guys back Sarfraz if he fails in next couple of matches although I seriously want him to do well.

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Faruk chowhdry

Mar 08, 2015 07:05am

Shame on you Waqar! Shame on you Moin! Shame on you Najam CHIRYA! Why did you do this to Sirfraz? Three of you are disgrace to Pakistan.

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Muzaffar Qureshi

Mar 08, 2015 07:33am

Well done team; well done Misbah.

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Ahmed Saeed

Mar 08, 2015 07:36am

Waqar are you the head coach or couch?

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Babaji ka Thullu

Mar 08, 2015 07:44am

Pakistanis would always keep fighting no mater whether they win or loose. something which is now part of their characters.

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skz

Mar 08, 2015 07:57am

@Ahmar Rasid .. and that right path is anywhere away from the cricket management or anything to do with cricket

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skz

Mar 08, 2015 08:00am

Bring him back at the next flight.. He doesnt have to go to casino or eat non halal chicken..He was going to halal pakistan's reputation instead.. Thats a good reason by itself

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FAQ

Mar 08, 2015 08:30am

If didn't believe in him for an opener than giving him only a simple chance ahead in batting sequence would have had been enough. Shame on you Waqar!

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Mudassar Siddiq

Mar 08, 2015 08:32am

Why is everyone after him. He made mistake of not including Sarfraz. But at the same time he did very good by keeping Fawad Alam away.

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shair khan

Mar 08, 2015 09:06am

It is quite clear that Waqar is very biased. He dose not Pakistan interest first. He should have realized his mistake and taken advantage of this moment. Instead he is in denial. With this kind of leader Pakistan cricket team is not going any where.

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Abdul Rahman Khan

Mar 08, 2015 09:11am

Go Waqar go.

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a.rehman

Mar 08, 2015 09:12am

The journalist should have answered that stupid question are to stupid people

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Je suis Indian

Mar 08, 2015 09:22am

Why doesnt Waqar Younis sound happy. Pakistan is finally peroforming to potential. This is the line up that should have started for the India Pakistan match. Then it would have been more exciting. Anyway chance of rematch at semis now

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Saraz

Mar 08, 2015 10:10am

He Should be ashamed of himself.

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badshah

Mar 08, 2015 10:30am

@Mudassar Siddiq you must be joking or sarcastic about Fawad?

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Don Bosco

Mar 08, 2015 10:44am

Big mistake - this is the burning question and this coach knows it too. Instead of his arrogance he should have addressed it head on.

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Abdulla Hussin

Mar 08, 2015 11:30am

"Look, I never said I did not believe in Sarfraz. I just didn't think he could deliver as an opener. But he performed really well today," the head coach said. If this was the depth of the head coach's understanding of the players he has been training with with so long then I think he is not fit to hold on the job. A good coach really digs the talent out of a player but only a gold miner can dig gold, Waqar has failed & he should be made to explain this that cost Pakistan two prime matches earlier

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Wajahat Baig

Mar 08, 2015 11:54am

Sarfraz should have been in the team since the beginning of Worldcup but the way Yahya Husseni ask questions it will make any one angry...u can not just directly accuse waqar...and btw Nasir was never a very bad choice he is a gud batsmen...he just wasnt able to perform..happens with lot of players...blame Jamshed for poor performance but not for his selection...blame the selectors

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Abassin

Mar 08, 2015 01:06pm

@rohit / Because we as people are sadists-we can not bear the joy that success brings. As for the people who play the ethnicity card, must realize that to lodge protests against questionable decisions by some individuals is one thing , but to describe those decisions as racist and "Punjabi Ghardi" is really over the top. All of us need to keep in mind that the country comes first-we may agree to disagree, but I am smarter than thou attitude and a false sense of so called superiority (read inferiority complex) by one group over the other, is not in the best interest of the country.

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Sohail

Mar 08, 2015 01:27pm

@Saraz People like Waqar have been installed as head of govt run organization destroying every thing. These people are highly biased, arrogant, incompetent and not good for Pakistan at all.

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Bader

Mar 08, 2015 01:30pm

Simply put, Waqar wants to play limited overs game with a test match approach mentality. I don't think he has ever used done any post match analysis of his team, let alone the opposition teams.

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ash

Mar 08, 2015 01:32pm

Waqar should behave like a team manager. He should accept the mistake of not including Sarfaraz in earlier matches and look forward to have best combination in the remaining matches. There are still lots of areas of improvement required where team management honest input is required instead of showing arrogance. Sarfraz is our boy like our excellent bowlers Rahat Ali , Wahab and Irfan who have done a great job and it was a team game win by a team and not by any individual. Waqar should own and treat all players equally on merit and Pakistan has the potential to give tough time to any cricket side.

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Abdul Rahman Khan

Mar 08, 2015 02:47pm

Waqar is absolutely BE-WAQAR.

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concerned_Cit

Mar 08, 2015 02:56pm

It doesn't matter what anyone says, the whole world knows that favouritism DOES happen within the PCB. Players from Punjab are preferred over players from other provinces. The coach and team management are full of egos and will make a player sit out if he dares say anything he/she doesn't like. There is simply NO justification of excluding Sarfaraz Ahmed and Fawad Alam. Sticking to the miserable Nasir Jamshed for 4 consecutive innings proves everything.

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Ahmad Ali Rafi Ahmad

Mar 08, 2015 03:59pm

Waqar should lead an example but this is how typical Pakistani mentality is. They make sure no one performs better than the supervisor. Instead of polish your guys you destroy their inner abilities too !!! Old School Thinking !!!

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firahs zawan

Mar 08, 2015 04:30pm

next year Sarfaraz will not be given a central contract just like Fawad Alam.

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Atif A Zeeshan

Mar 08, 2015 05:27pm

Shame on you Waqar.... Go back to Australia from where you came

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IndoPak

Mar 08, 2015 05:46pm

@firzok .. No they are not. Afridi resides in Karachi but consider and is vocal of being from KP. Also Consider Pashtu his first language and very close to Sharif's. We all know that Sohail Khan bulked his upper body by swimming in naddis and rivers in punjab.

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Siddiq

Mar 08, 2015 05:59pm

Instead of accepting his wrong doing in not selecting Sarfaraz to represent team Pakistan, Waqar responding reporter with a stupid question remark proofs who is stupid. It's a shame that we cannot kick out fellows like him.

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Mar 08, 2015 08:16pm

Waqar needs to be fired from his job as he does not have the professional decency to take tough questions when he did make bad decisions and not willing to admit or learn from his mistakes

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gikian

Mar 08, 2015 09:54pm

Waqar Y_ the talented Sarfaraz had slap u 49 times yesterday and then Slapped you 6 more times. what lame excuses this man has got

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Dr Iqbal (USA)

Mar 08, 2015 09:58pm

So Mr Coach and Captain you will not apologize for not including Sarfraz which almost cost us the World Cup . Sarfraz's exclusion suggest only two things either you are incompetent as the whole world was saying to include him or purposely you did because you hated him . Get over it man apologize to the nation. Akmal dropped catches against. Ind, WI and Zimb.It could have been avoided . This is criminal negligence which you did.

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Ghaznavi

Mar 08, 2015 10:19pm

@apple siri Quota never suits anyone albeit it gives sense of suitability! One can get hired and flop whereas giving a chance to a deserving candidate may open up new opportunities for all including the quota dude.

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Rizwan Tirmizi

Mar 08, 2015 10:48pm

Certainly there have been lapse in resource management by the responsible manager keeping out Sarfraz. The answer is due and should be answered for record purposes.

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shaz

Mar 08, 2015 10:56pm

Waqar was a good player but bad coach. Favouring one over the other and politics in pakistan cricket has always been a problem and will continue to do so. They just there for name and fame.

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Ahsan Ali Syed

Mar 09, 2015 12:48am

Waqar Yunis it is time for you to say good bye to cricket. You have been a brilliant fast bowler but no good as a coach and manager. Let Misbah decide on the team composition. You must admit that it was your mistake to side line Sarfaraz.

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Yawars din

Mar 09, 2015 01:32am

@Faisal maqnateesi You are absolutely right...similar is the case with Fawad Alsm.

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alex

Mar 09, 2015 01:35am

I actually feel angry, people should be saying that great work waqar,right decision at the right time rather than saying, why you didn't do it before. It is manager and head coach's decision to choose what they think is right. They can get it wrong but this time they get it right, so say thanks to them...please.

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bob

Mar 09, 2015 03:27am

hindsight is always 20/20. younis didnt do bad against SA. What if he did well against india and sarfraz flopped against SA? Its very easy to sit there and criticise waqar but he has a point when he says he picked the best 11 according to the teams needs. If sarfraz flops in the next match, should waqar be yelling " I told you so" Take a chill pill people!

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2cents

Mar 09, 2015 05:47am

@Abbas Ali He would lose, since he does not know how to play his cards...

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Pakistani

Mar 09, 2015 06:26am

all those who think it is Sarfaraz who win the game are wrong .... he contributed good but its the bowler who did the job .... Pakistan total was noting the catches he took were just regulation catches for any keeper maybe apart from one .... so stop this nonsense .... i hope i am wrong what happen if he makes duck in the next game and drop a catch, as he has done in the past

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Pakistani

Mar 09, 2015 06:28am

all those bashing waqar...... tell me one thing why does he want to lose do think he will keep his job if he looses badly ... no so why

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khan baba

Mar 09, 2015 06:58am

when will learn to accept our mistakes...???????????

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Kala Ingrez

Mar 09, 2015 07:27am

Why do we not hear the same selection issues in the Indian teams? We do not even hear the issue of too many Punjab players of Hyderabad players in the Indian Teams. Pakistanis need to let go this ethnic garbage and concentrate on best criterion and methods to select and develop a team and the team spirit. Maybe the team members, the coaches and the staff should be voted in like the political leadership - maybe their selection of cricket player will be better then their political leaders?

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Nadulal

Mar 09, 2015 08:09am

@bob hey, hey, hey! We are talking about the tactical error here. Continuing with Nasir Jamshed is like fool me once shame on you , fool me again shame on me! He is not even accepting his error

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ratan mia

Mar 09, 2015 08:25am

Waqar is so mad he will bench Sarfaraz in the next game, hope this will not happen.

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Fazeela

Mar 09, 2015 08:46am

Waqar should have the courage to accept his mistake. There is no disgrace is accepting mistakes, maybe Waqar and we all can learn from the man who is regarded as the most powerful man on Earth President Barack Obama. He accepted mistakes in Iraq, Guantanamo, Torture, which has only made him more respectable in the world. Waqar shame on you, please accept your mistake of deliberately sidelining Sarfaraz.

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hasan

Mar 09, 2015 09:22am

I think we are so surrounded with misery and carnage so often in our country that we try to find conflicts even when they don't exist. I don't know why people and media are creating so much of unnecessary fuss around it. Waqar believed that Pakistan should play with 2 specialist openers and he stuck with that policy. But when one opener failed miserably, he went to Sarfraz and asked him to open. If Nasir Jamshed would have been dropped after one game, he would have claimed to be the victim of favoritism so Waqar gave him full chance before dropping him. The decision to play Sarfraz was probably out of desperation rather than anything else. And even with Sarfraz's score of 49, Pakistan didnt score much. They only had 222. Its actually the bowlers and not Sarfraz that won us the match.

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Farhan

Mar 09, 2015 09:27am

Haris Sohail and Yasir Shah performed really well against Australia in the UAE. They must play the quarterfinal instead of Umar Akmal and Afridi!

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Nauman

Mar 09, 2015 09:59am

Mr. Younus must have answered to all questions posted by reporters, instead of classifying some of them as stupid questions. It often happens when people are unable to justify and accept their wrong decisions.

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Sikander

Mar 09, 2015 11:10am

Waqar didnt the see the catches that Umar Akmal dropped as a keeper. He didnt see the failures of younis and nasir as an opener. But he could foresee that Sarfraz can not perform as an opener. Is he a Head Coach or Head-less coach? Or may be decades old enmity against urdu-speaking players!!

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Real Pakistani

Mar 09, 2015 11:47am

@Pakistani Hi Pakistani, I do not understand why it is so hard for you to accept that Waqar Younis was against Sarfaraz all along. The way Waqar setup Sarfaraz to open even though he had never played a match at WC shows that Waqar wanted him to get out on a low score so that he could kick him out for good. Waqar's sinister intentions are pretty clear. Secondly, now all over TV, senator Baber Awan, Hassan Nisar and many other prominent personalities are vocal against Waqar. Moreover, what is your point of view of keeping Fawad Alam out even though he has highest cricket average in first class? Also why is the PCB headquarters in Lahore instead of Islamabad? Does that not reflect a clear bias in favor of a particular region? Lastly, what is "REGULATION CATCHES"? REAL PAKISTANI

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Pakistani

Mar 09, 2015 11:48am

...but he has time for stupid decisions.

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Abassin

Mar 09, 2015 12:34pm

@Mushtaq /and only Javed Miandad was in the team which won the world cup in 1992, and none of them was there when Pakistan won the world T20.And Cricket being a team game you need batsmen, bowlers and all rounders in equal measure, in order to win-and they come from all corners of the country-hence one region of the country does not take precedence over the other.

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Muhammad

Mar 09, 2015 01:54pm

@hasan A very Sane comment among so many emotional comments. Guyz please don't boil your blood with unnecessary conspiracies. Waqar and Misbah exactly did what they actually planned contingently. I still think that Sarfaraz as an opener is not the first choice his natural number is 6/7 where he could be more disastrous than any one else but since we don't have much choices left for our opening pair so better he should take that responsibility. Sorry to say media is playing a very pathetic role to create unnecessary conspiracies. Let them play according to their plan. We all will surely get enough time after the world cup for getting our emotions out.

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Sam

Mar 10, 2015 10:50am

No Younis Khan, no. No Sethi, no.

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