PSL can't produce players like Virat Kohli right away: Waqar Younis

[ganesh623]

Waqar said obviously expectations were high that the PSL would help Pakistan cricket produce some outstanding talent like the IPL had done for the Indian team. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)


Karachi: Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis has cautioned his countrymen not to expect the Pakistan Super League to immediately churn out players of the class of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, like the Indian Premier League has done for the game in the neighbouring country.

"I think we shouldn't keep our expectations high from the PSL in its first year. It will take time say three to four years before we can expect this league to also give us the Virat Kohlis or Rohit Sharma s like the IPL did for India," he said on Saturday from Sydney.

Waqar said obviously expectations were high that the PSL would help Pakistan cricket produce some outstanding talent like the IPL had done for the Indian team.

"But we need to be patient and give it atleast three to four years before we can expect the PSL to mould our young talent into international material players," he said.

Waqar however made it clear that while he understood the desire of the franchises to field the sides they think are best for their requirements, he would like to see more players selected in the Pakistan squad play in the ongoing PSL.

"I don t know what the cricket board can do because after all this is a commercial entity and franchises have their own businesses and requirements. But it would be good if the players picked in the squad for the Asia Cup and World T20 events are given chances to play in the PSL," the former Test captain said.

Waqar clearly didn't sound too happy with the way some of the Pakistan selected players have not been given regular chances by their franchises.

"I am a bit surprised that Babar Azam is not playing in all matches and Muhammad Irfan is not being tested out fully, he added.

Waqar was optimistic that the PSL in the next few years would fill a big void in Pakistan cricket and allow young players the opportunity to groom themselves and become top products.

The Pakistan coach was also candid when asked whether he was satisfied with the squad selected for the two coming events.

"I don t know whether you have spoken to chief selector Haroon Rasheed but I think it is best you speak to him about this. I was consulted by the selectors but it is their final decision on the squad," he stated.
PSL can't produce players like Virat Kohli right away: Waqar Younis - IBNLive

 

[farhan_9909]

virat kohli product of ipl?

 

[ganesh623]

virat kohli product of psl?

Who made you "research and dev "?

 

[CHD]

Virat kholi and rohit sharma came through u-19, they got selected from their not IPL and no one gets selected on basis of league performance domestic is the main thing

 

[Green Angel]

"VIRAT KOHLI" a product of "ANUSHKA SHARMA"........ .

 

[Abba_Dabba_Jabba]

He is neither product of IPL or BCCI. He worked hard for whatever he is today.

"VIRAT KOHLI" a product of "ANUSHKA SHARMA"........ .

Product for "Anushka Sharma" not of.. BTW he is product of his Mum & Dad...

 

[WAJsal]

Well said, PSL will take time to produce good players. Look at the context he was speaking in.

 

[xyxmt]

we will be just happy if it produces players like Waqar Yunus

 

[ganesh623]

But virat kohli is not a product of IPL. Certainly not.
He flashed his talend way before in under 19 world cups and other local tournies.
He that rose in team india and then the ipl thing came last in the list.

So i am not sure what waqar younis is talking about.

 

[911]

But virat kohli is not a product of IPL. Certainly not.
He flashed his talend way before in under 19 world cups and other local tournies.
He that rose in team india and then the ipl thing came last in the list.

So i am not sure what waqar younis is talking about.

Yes he was captain on U19 team which won WC

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Rather have 3-5 Sarfaraz

 

[Raja.Pakistani]

It will be better for Pakistan national team if waqar younis get retied from coaching job. He was good bowler but he is poor coach. Its time for Pakistan to play aggressive cricket rather than defensive.

 

[Shapur]

T20 cricket is just for entertainment purposes, its not there to produce quality players. players like Virat Kohli are produced by first having the natural talent and then nurturing that talent at the grass roots level by having a good domestic set up and facilities. If you have good technique and natural talent like Kohli you can succeed in any format of the game.

 

[Sugarcane]

ALSO AGEREED WITH YOU

And i agree with you...



@Topic: He is right, one session of PSL not going to do anything, we need more effective domestic and club cricket. But still we have found couple of Gems in first edition for example the spinner in Zalmi.

 

[HttpError]

PSL does not have to produce Virat Kholi, PSL needs to produce Wasim Akram, Waqar yonius or Shoaib Akhter.