Too much cricket leading to injuries, says Waqar

Waqar Younis said the spate of injuries to top cricketers was a result of an overdose of cricket which was also reducing their career span.

Pakistan's legendary fast bowler Waqar Younis on Saturday said the spate of injuries to top cricketers worldwide including Sachin Tendulkar was a result of an overdose of cricket which was also reducing the career span of the players.

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Waqar said the cramped cricket schedule in recent times was not only inviting injuries but was also drastically shortening the careers of the players.

"The injuries to so many top players are the result of too much cricket being played these days. Earlier a cricketer could play for 20 years but nowadays the careers have been reduced to 10 years", the former Pakistan captain said.

Waqar, a master in the art of reverse swing, said that the appointment of Bob Woolmer as Pakistan's coach has worked wonders for the team which is now playing to its potential.

"The credit for Pakistan cricket team's improved performance goes to all the players but I think coach Woolmer has also worked hard to give best results", he said.