Waqar, Afridi eye redemption for Pakistan at World Cup

KARACHI, (Reuters) – Pakistan’s World Cup captain and  coach believe an outstanding performance in the tournament will  lead to the return of international cricket to the country and  also redeem Pakistan’s image in the cricket world.

Pakistan cricket has seen much drama recently, including  security concerns at home, which have kept foreign teams away,  bribery charges against players, dressing-room intrigues and a  wicketkeeper fleeing the team hotel because of alleged threats.

“In the last two years, our isolation as a international  cricket venue and the spot-fixing controversies