Waqar takes 4 wkts through sheer will-power

Karachi, Dec 10: Pakistan paceman Waqar Younis termed his four for 88 against England as a reward for determination and untiring hardwork.

Talking to reporters after he recorded best bowling performance by a Pakistan pacer in the series, Waqar admitted that the wicket was not conducive for fast bowlers but he found success because be bent his back and kept motivating himself to keep going.

"It was hard work. The wicket was supportive to spinners and conformed to our strategy in this series. I had to bowl my heart out to cash in on the unexpected opportunity," Waqar, who now has 312 wickets, said.

"When you are bowling after a lay-off, you try to put in something extra. You also want to show that you deserved to be in the team but was not considered. I think same was my approach.

"Of course, as a player I was hurt when I was not considered for the first two Tests. But then the captain and the coach have their own gameplans and it's not necessary that you always fit in those schemes," Waqar, who did not figure in the 14-man first Test squad, said.