Some of Pakistan cricket's legends have criticised the Indian team's refusal to travel across the border for ICC Champions Trophy next year.

Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq attracted criticism for saying that the team will try to get a consolation win in the third Test beginning December 17.

Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad expressed his disappointment on the ongoing spot-fixing scandal and feared that top players who care for their reputation will stay away from it and only players who want to make money will come.

Former Pakistan players like Mohsin Khan, Moin Khan and Aaqib Javed have shunned the idea of applying for senior team coach's post as according to them the country's board has already decided to hire a foreign coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board appointed fact-finding committee was of the view that Shahid Afridi and coach Waqar Youins failed to unite the team during the World T20.

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan was disappointed that Younis Khan decided to retire from One-day Cricket right at the start of the limited over series against England.

Mohsin Khan led Pakistan to Test series wins over Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and a whitewash over England in the UAE before Ashraf, who had replaced Butt as chairman, surprisingly didn't extend Mohsin's contract, instead bringing in Whatmore on a two-year contract.

Two of the conditions are most significant one: the candidate must be at least a graduate and must have played either Test or first-class cricket. Mohsin said since he qualified for the elections if he felt conditions were right he would contest the elections.

Saeed Ajmal said Mohsin Khan "did very well" and knew exactly how to encourage his batsmen and bowlers. And he credited Waqar Younis with improving the fitness of the team, which also produced on-field results.

Iqbal Qasim was relieved of his duties after extending his tenure from April to July. Qasim led the selection committee which on Wednesday named one-day and Twenty20 squads for this month's tour of the West Indies.