Friday, June 26, 2009

Woolmer’s son praises Younus: Dawn

LAHORE: Dale Woolmer, son of Pakistan’s late coach Bob Woolmer, said captain Younus Khan dedicated Pakistan’s World Twenty20 victory to the nation and his father to acknowledge his association with the Pakistan cricket.

Appreciating the comments of Younus, Dale thanked the skipper for giving consideration to his father and to dedicate team’s success to him.

He also spoke highly of Younus’ performance as captain. ‘Dedicating the Cup to my father is very sweet and lovely,’ said Dale in a statement made available here on Wednesday.

He recalled his father’s attachment with the Pakistan team and said, ‘My father used to say that Pakistan can be the best team if they believe in themselves.’

Dale visited Pakistan more than once and stayed in Lahore with his father spoke warmly about the people of Pakistan and described them friendly.

Commenting on the situation after the refusal of foreign teams to visit Pakistan, Dale said, ‘People of Pakistan are great and foreign cricket teams should visit Pakistan.’

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