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Hidden reasons behind Pakistan's poor performance: Younis

Waqar YounisKarachi, Feb 5 : Pakistan's former captain Waqar Younis claimed there are some hidden reasons behind the team's terrible performance in Australia.

Waqar was Pakistan's bowling consultant during the tour of Australia and said he would like to disclose why Pakistan performed so poorly down under.

"The performance of players was not the only reason behind the poor showing," Waqar was quoted as saying in The News. "I will reveal the hidden reasons if summoned by any probe committee."

There have been reports of discord within the Pakistan team. Waqar's comments have added weight to such reports.

Waqar claimed he was never given much room to help players during the tour.

Pakistan lost the Test series 3-0 and were whitewashed 5-0 in the One-day series.(IANS)


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Arsenal finish fourth as Premier League season ends

London, May 20 - Arsenal beat city rivals Tottenham Hotspurs to a top-four spot in the final game of the Premier League season.

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Focus is on playing good cricket: Rohit Sharma

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IPL scam: Rajasthan Royals lodge complaint

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Mahindra riders looking forward to Le Mans

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Disappointing outing for Bolisetti

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