“I am hopeful that I will be able to guide them to more success”

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Former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq will continue to be England’s spin consultant after being given a new two-year contract.

Previously, Saqlain worked with the England team in patches, but in his new deal, he will have to spend 100 days a year not only helping the national team, but also up and coming county players.

“The ECB has hired my services for two-years and I have to work 100 days a year with them,” Saqlain told Dawn. “My main duty will be with the England team but I will also work with young and rising spinners in English cricket.

“Both Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali are very talented and are already making a mark in International Cricket. They performed well in England’s tour of India and I am hopeful that I will be able to guide them to more success.”

Saqlain revealed that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had asked him about working with Pakistan, but added that the board had not followed up on their initial approach.

“If people ask why Saqlain has not worked with the PCB yet, then they should redirect their questions to the PCB,” he said.