Younis wants Pak to 'bounce back' against England

Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis believes that his side will definitely bounce back and play as a team in the upcoming Tests against England despite almost losing their first Test in Abu Dhabi.

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The first Test of the three-match series ended with a dramatic draw after Adil Rashid claimed a five-wicket haul to dismiss Pakistan for a paltry 173 in the second innings.

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Expressing his views on their draw, Younis admitted that it was a big relief that at least they are not 0-1 against England, insisting that his side needs to stage a comeback against the opponents, the Express Tribune reported.

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Younis, however, said that his side allowed the Alastair Cook-led team to threaten them, adding that there is a much need of pulling their socks up.

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The head coach, who was not happy with his side's performance in the second innings of the Test, asserted that their batting was completely unacceptable.

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Lavishing praise on England, the 43-year-old said that England brilliantly placed pressure on his batsmen and used right tactics during the match.

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Besides three Tests, England will also play four ODIs and three T20s against Pakistan.

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The two sides will now lock horns in the second Test on October 22 in Dubai.