'When I saw the team coming out with that crystal trophy, I broke down': Waqar recalls emotional memory of 1992 WC
2 years, 1 month ago

'When I saw the team coming out with that crystal trophy, I broke down': Waqar recalls emotional memory of 1992 WC

Hindustan Times  

Every athlete dreams of representing the nation at the highest stage. Waqar Younis recalls emotional memory from Pakistan's 1992 World Cup win Speaking on A Sports ahead of incumbent Pakistan side's T20 World Cup final against England at the MCG, a script that is the most mysterious way coincided with Pakistan's 1992 World Cup campaign, Waqar recalled how the nation had celebrated the big occasion. He also revealed that he was left in tears watching the team hold the World Cup trophy as they walked out of the airport gate, before he too was included in the victory parade through the streets of Lahore. It was a big hiccup for me at that time because I didn't expect that and then it happened while on the tour and there wasn't much of expectation from that team but they went all the way to win the World Cup,” he said. I missed out on that big occasions but the way they respected me and took me in their victory truck.” Waqar later represented Pakistan in 1996, 1999 and 2003 World Cup.

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PCB omits 1992 World Cup-winning skipper Imran Khan from Independence Day video; faces backlash
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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Quint  

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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