New Delhi, October 10: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram is shocked at the appointment of Misbah-ul-Haq as Pakistan captain for the two-Test series against South Africa, starting November 20.
Speaking to Mobile ESPN from Karachi on Saturday, Akram said: “I was surprised when I heard that Misbah has been named the Pakistan captain. He has been out of the team since the beginning of the year and to bring him back as a captain was a bit shocking.”
The legendary pacer believes that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) needs to think long term as age is fast catching up with Misbah.
“If they have named him the captain for one series, it’s okay. He is already 36 and the PCB needs to find a long-term solution to this problem. I do not know what’s the vision of the selectors,” Akram said.
–PTI