Selfish Misbah is a coward: Shoaib Akhtar

Karachi: Former paceman Shoaib Akhtar labelled captain Misbah-ul-Haq “a coward” and “a selfish player” after Pakistan were crushed by 150 runs by West Indies in the World Cup on Saturday.“I have not seen a more coward and selfish captain than Misbah,” the 39-year-old Akhtar said. “He is not willing to bat up the order to protect the other players at a time when he needs to show inspiration. He is happy with his own runs and I don't know what coach Waqar Younis wants. He has no game plan or direction for the team,” added Akhtar.

Former captain Ramiz Raja also believes it is time for senior batsman Younus Khan to step down after failing in the opening two World Cup matches. “I beg of Younus. Thank you for your services to Pakistan cricket but please leave this ODI side.”