Islamabad, June 10: Pakistan coach Waqar Younis says recent off-field controversies have inflicted the worst damage in three decades on the team.
He also said on Wednesday that new players are needed to make Pakistan successful again.
Last month, a leaked video showed players and officials accusing each other during an inquiry that resulted in seven players being banned and fined for ill discipline and poor performance on Pakistan`s winless tour of Australia this year.
However, a Pakistan Cricket Board arbitrator then removed suspensions on Younis Khan and Shoaib Malik, revoked a fine given to Shahid Afridi, and reduced fines on Kamran Akmal, Umar Akmal and Malik.
Pakistan is due to leave for Sri Lanka on Saturday to compete in the four-nation Asia Cup.
-Agencies