Karachi, June 20: Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi does not think fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is ready for a comeback to Test cricket.
Afridi said in his ‘Captain’s Corner’ show on Geo television after the Asia Cup defeat to India last night that he didn’t think Shoaib could play Tests.
“I don’t think he is ready despite his comeback in this tournament. I think his fitness will be tested in Test matches,” Afridi said.
Pakistani selectors are due to announce on Sunday the touring squad for the limited over matches and Test matches in England.
Shoaib played his first international matches in 14 months time in the Asia Cup, taking three against Sri Lanka and going wicketless against India.
He looked to be struggling with his match fitness.
Afridi said the good news that Umar Gul was fit again and would be available for the tour to England.
–Agencies