Test cricket more important than ODIs, T20: Waqar.

KARACHI -- Pakistan cricket team's bowling coach and fast bowling legend Waqar Younis has advised the young generation to give importance to Test cricket if they want to be recognised by the world. In a video interview released by the PCB, the former pacer said that "Test cricket is a format where your skills are well tested and you're recognised by the world. " 'Five-day cricket is difficult, but it is important. If you do well in Test cricket then you're always recognised by the world, ' he said. 'I will tell youngsters to give importance to the longer format of the game. It is always satisfying to play Test cricket.

You won't get that satisfaction from ODIs orT20Is, ' the bowling coach added. Waqar also expressed his delight on the return of Test cricket to Pakistan, saying that it would help Pakistan further raise the standard of its cricket. 'The last...

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