Sacking of Simmons, Sammy hurting Windies, says Waqar

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, (CMC) — Former Pakistan speedster, Waqar Younis, believes the dramatic sacking of West In

dies Head Coach Phil Simmons on the eve of the ongoing tour, has had a negative impact on the Caribbean side’s performance.

West Indies looked a shadow of themselves in the Twenty20 International series and were stunned 3-0 by Pakistan, and also suffered a heavy 111-run defeat in the opening One-Day International of the three-match series here last Friday.

And Waqar, who took 373 wickets in 87 Tests, said the uncharacteristically poor showing, especially in the T20s, was a sign that Simmons’ axing, and that of inspirational Captain Darren Sammy, had left the side in disarray.