Could it be magic now?

It seems that Andrew Strauss does not have sole poetic licence on making stupid, vacuous comments in the press.

Pakistan's new skipper Younis Khan has come out with an absolute doozi. Yes, this "reluctant skipper" has called on his players to embrace magic to resurrect the side's struggling fortunes. Speaking to a media gathering, here's what Younis said:

"I will try and fix things that aren't right at the moment," Younis said. "But the boys will all have to get together and wave their magic wands. I can't just wave it by myself. I want our team to be consistent above all, in everything we do and that will require everyone to put their hands up."

I don't even think Strauss could top this comment. Now, i'll be the first to say that i'm not an avid follower of Pakistani cricket - well, not since Veri Farkin Funni retired all those years ago from what I described at the time as the "dream team" of world cricket. However, i'm struggling to understand how this team has gone so far down hill in the last few years.

Rather than looking to magic as the answer, wouldn't it be better to get all the boys netting on a consistent basis, avoiding steroids, and trying not to wipe out your coach? (read: Bob Woolmer - How Jeff Lawson attacked him in the shower in the Windes - terrific book, all be it slightly ilght on evidence)

But I could be wrong.

Wickman Junior