Test cricket146;s night vision gets backing from Warne

The outspoken former leg-spinner felt the standard of umpiring in international cricket is also dwindling fast and singled out Pakistan8217;s Aleem Dar as the one making too many mistakes. 8220;To me Aleem Dar makes too many mistakes and needs a break. Umpiring standards are pretty poor,8221; he remarked.

Warne, who once claimed to be happily retired, said he was well aware of the clamour for his return amid the continuing Aussie slump. And although he missed his days in the dressing room, Warne insisted that he was focussed on being a good dad right now. 8220;Of course I miss playing for Australia. It was nearly 20 years of my life and I enjoy the ups and downs of playing cricket. And I never saw it as a job,8221; Warne said.

All through his career, Warne detested coaches and asserted that it is the captain who should be running the team. He continues to stand by his words but says he might consider the job himself if it comes along. 8220;I am not big on coaches. I think the captain should run the team. But who knows down the track?8221; he said.

Asked about the run drought of Matthew Hayden, Warne said neither the embattled opener nor the Aussie team can be written off on the basis of a couple of bad performances. 8220;I think Matthew Hayden deserves an extended run, and I would stick with him and hopefully a big score is around the corner.

Asked whether he would consider being on the selection panel, Warne said he was interested but didn8217;t have the time.