Pakistan’s great fast bowler Waqar Younis has criticized Australian coach Justin Langer for David Warner after he hit a double bounced six off Mohammad Hafeez. happened during the event t20 world cup Semi-final between Australia and Pakistan.
Warner’s hit sparked a debate on social media whether the Australian opener’s action was against the spirit of cricket. However, Langer termed it as one of the “best things” he has ever seen in cricket.
“Oh my god, this is one of the best things I have ever seen in the game of cricket. I can’t believe anyone would have the instinct to do that – it was unbelievable,” Langer said after the match.
Admitting that most cricketers would not know what to do with such deliveries, the Australian coach lauded Warner’s ability to hit a six off a double-bounce no-ball.
Waqar Younis also admitted that Warner did nothing wrong by hitting the ball for a six, but said it was ridiculous to promote such behaviour. “What are you teaching young kids? Well, that’s your mindset… Play the way you want but don’t encourage this kind of non-player behavior,” he told A Sports.
Waqar, who is one of the highest wicket-takers in both Tests and ODIs, also recalled an old incident from Langer’s playing days. Talking about the 1999 Hobart Test match between Australia and Pakistan, Waqar said that Langer did not go back to the pavilion despite having bowled the ball, adding that it ultimately cost Pakistan the Test match.
The former Pakistan pacer said that he spoke to Langer after the Test match and the Australian admitted that he had edged the ball but did not go to the pavilion.
Recently, Waqar Younis himself came under criticism for his remarks after Pakistan’s win over India in a league match of the T20 World Cup against India. Following the backlash, he apologized for his remarks.
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