Younis Khan wants Pak to win over Ireland in WC tie as tribute to team's late coach Bob Woolmer

Veteran Pakistani batsman Younis Khan wants the team to record a win over Ireland accompanied by a big performance for him in their World Cup tie on Sunday as a tribute to the national time's late coach Bob Woolmer.

Former England international Woolmer passed away on March 18, 2007 in Kingston, Jamaica, the day after Pakistan were knocked out of the World Cup by Ireland in a big upset.

Khan claimed that Woolmer contributed a lot to Pakistan cricket and added that he would love to see them win against Ireland with a big performance from him, the BBC reported.

Khan insisted that there would be nothing better to dedicate to Woolmer and also try to win this World Cup for their former coach.

However, Khan ruled out any revenge aspect to the clash. He said that it is a crucial match for Pakistan as one never knows what would happen on the points table.

The veteran batsman said that Ireland is a side capable of causing an upset, so he claimed that they are going to take this match very seriously and there is no element of them trying to avenge the 2007 defeat.

Khan, who has played 96 Tests and 264 ODIs, also felt Pakistan were capable of reaching the World Cup final despite a bad start to the tournament when they was outclassed by India and West Indies.

Khan said that in their case, always when they start to win they get a boost and their self-belief back, adding that the win over South Africa has given them a big boost and they are hopeful now that Pakistan has the capability of playing in semifinal and final.