Former Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis tweeted on Sunday support for the team which reached England for a four-Test, five-ODI and one-off T20 series.
The 44-year-old’s tweet presented a success formula which required the fans to do three things: ‘believe’, ‘have faith’ and ‘back’ the boys.
Tour of England: Waqar available to answer Arthur’s questions
In order to succeed we must believe in our boys,have faith n their abilities and back them in difficult times #EnglandTour #SupportAllTheWay
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) June 19, 2016
A mixed reaction was seen on Waqar’s message to the fans.
Some said they do believe and support Pakistani cricketers.
yes we do beleive in our boys specially in @captainmisbahpk He knows how to fight the boys in pressure situation.
— Kashif Amin Jatoi (@kashif_jatoi) June 20, 2016
we R Supporting #TeamPakistan in England Tour, hope they would make us proud in England
— Fawad Ahmad (@FawadAahmed) June 19, 2016
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Conversely, some disappointed fans took the chance to forward their complains.
https://twitter.com/Huma_Patel/status/744400690991226880
https://twitter.com/DRNYAQOOB/status/744509292804476928
Thats a bunch of untalented heros, shudnt expect much from these morons....
— bilal (@bilalsattar8) June 19, 2016
@kalson but sir , why you couldn't handle / believe in Shahzad and umar? Both best players and sitting outside.
— carnotaurous (@carnotaurous) June 19, 2016
PCB and all the management played with a bright career of Fawad Alam. What a promising player who always gave his 100%. Shame
— Kamran Mahmood (@KamranMehmood1) June 19, 2016
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Meanwhile, a few started analysing Pakistan’s chances against England.
English bating is so weak Pakistan will win the series telling u
— ddddddddddff (@kamal03408792) June 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/ghulam05758118/status/744419583516344320
jiimy anderson has been excellent swung bowler in this era of wrld cric
— Malik Ssdam (@ssdam_malik642) June 19, 2016
Waqar resigned from his head coach post after dismal performances in Asia Cup and World T20. He has been succeeded by South African Mickey Arthur whose first assignment with Pakistan will be in England.
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“The tour of England isn’t going to be easy for sure, but self-belief of achieving something in testing conditions can do wonders,” Waqar had told The Express Tribune earlier in an interview.
“It would have been a challenging task for me and it would be the same for Arthur. If he wants to speak to me, I’m always available and my phone is always open for his calls. I can help him gain insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the players, their good points and bad, the dealings of the board with the team and team management etc.”
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