Wasim Akram backs Shahid Afridi for long-term captaincy

Pakistan legend Wasim Akram has said that he believes Shahid Afridi should be made captain of the national team on a long-term basis.

I think Afridi should be made captain for the long term so that he gains more confidence, because he is developing into a good captain, Akram told The Hindu.

Akram also backed Afridi's call for a batting coach.

I agree the team needs a batting coach. Every team now has a fulltime specialist batting coach with them and I have always believed that even at this level, the best players sometimes need to be given guidance and tips on batting issues."

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