da stake casino： Pakistan captain Waqar Younis Friday said he was delightedwith his team’s success in Sharjah but clarified that wasnot his destiny
10-Nov-2001Pakistan captain Waqar Younis Friday said he was delightedwith his team’s success in Sharjah but clarified that wasnot his destiny.”I am not taking away any credit from my boys who wereexcellent. But it is not what we are looking for. Our targetis World Cup and that’s what we are gunning for,” theskipper said from Lahore.Waqar admitted that the victory has done good to the team.”It has lifted our spirits, our morale and most importantlyhelped us regain the confidence of our supporters. We alsomanaged to break the jinx of choking in the finals. But ourfeet are still on the ground as we are aware that toughertasks lie ahead.”For me, Sharjah is history now. I am looking forward to thehome series’ against the West Indies, Australia and awaytour to South Africa. In between, I would like to pick everysuccess because it is essential to keep the team motivatedand fired-up,” Waqar said.Waqar said the secret to success in Sharjah was team spirit,cohesion and support each player gave to his team-mate.He said Sharjah was a successful in terms that every playergot a chance. “No player was treated as baggage. The seniorssat out and the youngsters proved their potential.”On Shoaib Akhtar, who was embroiled in a war of words withMahela Jayawardena in the final, said the paceman’s gesturesdidn’t please him. “I didn’t like that all. No fast bowlerlikes to be hit first ball out of the park but then passingremarks or showing gestures is not good either.”There are several other ways for Shoaib or any fast bowlerto show aggression. But the way Shoaib behaved, I don’tthink he made many friends. But then again, he is acommitted youngster and wants to deliver. He probably gotcarried away by the situation,” said Waqar, who was off thefield when the incident took place.Waqar defended Shoaib over the latest controversy and saidit didn’t make any sense to him that despite being clearedtwice, he was reported again.”If the ICC examines Shoaib’s action or medical reportsagain, they will come up with the same result. So why thisfuss is all about. I think that Shoaib should be allowed toplay cricket because he has brought so much attraction tothe sport. I think Test cricket needs players like Shoaibwho are crowd pullers.”