Waqar expresses confidence in Woolmer

Waqar Younis has expressed his confidence in Bob Woolmer, Pakistan's new coach, saying Woolmer comes with "a very good reputation."

"He did well with Warwickshire and South Africa," Waqar told BBC Sport. "The PCB is relying on him - I think he can do it. The PCB is trying out different things to raise the standard. We have a new cricket academy in Lahore and I hope it will provide a good base."

Woolmer's first test as coach will be the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka next month, and he will join the pre-tournament team training camp on July 2. There is some expectation on Pakistan's shoulders, as they are the current holders of the cup, having won it in 2000.

Commenting on the current Pakistan team, Waqar said: "We have a fairly good batting line-up, but the bowling needs to be a lot more consistent. If Shoaib and Mohammad Sami come together, the attack will click."

However, Waqar had little else to say about Shoaib, who has been involved in a dispute with the PCB over his fitness, adding only "If he gets going it is OK, but he has to do that more often."