"Why do we keep going round and round about the same thing? Javed bhai was also offered this position last year and now again. But if he can't do it because of lack of time or for any other reason, then we should look at other options," Waqar told newsmen Wednesday at national camp for upcoming West Indies tour. Miandad turned down an offer to become batting coach but showed up at national camp for two days to work with some of the players.
Waqar doesn't believe in voicing his opinion through media as it will start a new controversy. "I don't say much but if anyone wants to access my performance as coach I think they can look at the results of team in last 12-13 months. The results speak for themselves. My job is to get the best out of the players and that is what I am doing," he added.
He cautioned against taking coming series against West Indies lightly. "They have new players but they have always been a tough opponent in their own backyard. It is a good opportunity for youngsters in the side to impress and do well. Our aim should be to try to win the series comprehensively," he said.
He admitted that batting remained an area of concern. "At the top level, it is not that much about technique than being mentally strong to handle the pressure and get set in." Selectors dropped senior players Kamran Akmal, Younis Khan, Abdul Razzaq for coming series and included four new faces in T20I and one-day squad that leaves Thursday morning for the Caribbean.
Waqar called for an early revival of bilateral cricket series with India. He felt reaction of Pakistani people after World Cup semi-final against India was a good indication that they wanted to see two teams playing against each other regularly. "I think bilateral series between Pakistan and India must be revived as soon as possible."
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