Waqar Younis said it was just a matter of time before Pakistan started winning. The Pakistan coach said that the signs of revival were visible in the Asia Cup though Shahid Afridi's men crashed out of the tournament.
“We are in the rebuilding process with a couple of youngsters in our side. We didn't qualify for the final but the boys performed well. What they are missing on the field will come with experience. It's just that one extra step you need to start winning and it will come soon,” Waqar said here late on Monday night after Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 139 runs.
Younis lauded Afridi's batting form and his role as a skipper.
“Afridi played a superb knock (124). He has scored runs and taken wickets. The wins are not coming but Afridi has got it in him and a bit more experience would do him a world of good,” Waqar said, adding that he was happy with Shoaib Akhtar's form.
While Waqar felt that the road ahead for his team is bound to turn smooth, Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons rued his side's poor bowling.
Depleting resources
“Our bowling stocks are depleted with Mashrafe Mortaza just coming back from injury. I am pointing my finger at the bowling attack for putting too much pressure on our batting. It was an impossible target (Pakistan's 385) for us. If Tamim had made 150, we could have chased 350-380 but Imrul Kayes and Junaid Siddique had no chance.”
Siddons said the poor form of key players has affected the team. “Shakib Al Hasan is out of form, Mahmudullah faced seven deliveries and did not score and Mushfiqur Rahim failed three times. I hope they click soon. We have done a lot of work on them,” Siddons said.
