waqar younis to quit after Zimbabwe Tour Full name: Waqar Younis Maitla Born: November 16, 1971, Vehari, Punjab Current age: 39 years 277 days Major teams: Pakistan, Glamorgan, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, National Bank of Pakistan, Rawalpindi, Redco Pakistan Ltd, Surrey, United Bank Limited Batting: style Right-hand bat Bowling: style Right-arm fast Other: Coach, Commentator www.espncricinfo.com Waqar Younis has resigned as Pakistan coach citing personal reasons. The upcoming tour of Zimbabwe will be his last assignment with the national team. "I have tendered my resignation to the [Pakistan Cricket] board last week and the tour to Zimbabwe will be my last," Waqar Younis said at a press conference in Karachi. "I have taken this decision on personal grounds, including medical grounds, and have no differences with anyone and my resignation has been accepted by the board." Waqar took over as coach of the national side in March 2010 in the aftermath of the disastrous tour of Australia on which Pakistan failed to win a single game. He replaced Intikhab Alam and his stint coincided with another turbulent phase for Pakistan cricket. The spot-fixing controversy erupted during the tour of England and the wicketkeeper, Zulqarnain Haider, fled to London while Pakistan was involved in a series against South Africa in the UAE. Prior to the World Cup, where his team reached the semi-final, Waqar oversaw a successful tour of New Zealand, where Pakistan won both the Test and ODI series <b>...</b>
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