Waqar Younis slams Langer's statement on Warner six against Pakistan

Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has slammed Australia coach Justin Langer for praising David Warner and his 'presence of mind' to hit a double-bouncer six off Mohammad Hafeez in the T20 World Cup semi-final against Pakistan.

Although Warner's decision to dispatch the ball for a six received mixed reactions with many bringing the "spirit of the game" debate, Waqar believes that the Aussie opener was well within his rights and he did absolutely nothing wrong. However, Waqar added that this should also not be promoted.

“To promote such a thing is absolutely ridiculous. You play how you want to but don’t promote this kind of unsportsmanlike behaviour for the kids who are playing and watching,” said Waqar on A Sports. 

“Oh my gosh, it’s one of the best things I’ve ever seen in the game of cricket,” Langer had said while talking about Warner’s six. 

“I can’t believe anyone would have the instincts to do that — it was unbelievable. In fact, most people probably would've been not sure what to do ... it was a no-ball, and to have the talent and ability to hit it for six — unbelievable,” he added. 

Recalling an incident from the past, Waqar said it was not a surprise seeing Langer speak highly of it. During a Test match between Pakistan and Australia in Hobart in 1999, Waqar revealed how Langer did not walk despite edging the ball but instead, a few days later admitted to having nicked it.

"Langer himself has a history of questionable behavior; back in 1990, we played a Test match against Australia at Hobart. We were on track to win the Test but Langer did not walk after edging the ball. It was the biggest edge sound I have ever heard. He later admitted that he edged it but did not walk when it mattered," he concluded.