WATCH: Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram advices PCB to ‘stick’ with their decisions amid Salman Butt controversy

Amid the ongoing controversy over the appointment of Salman Butt as consultant to chief selector Wahab Riaz, former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram advises the Pakistan Cricket Board to stick with their decisions. Akram, in a video message, asked PCB to stick with their decisions and be brave.

He also said that the board should refrain from organising press conferences frequently and should focus on upcoming games. He also asked fans to keep calm and trust Wahab Riaz and other young minds for the next year. Akram said that they are current players and they will deliver; it’s just that fans need to keep calm.

Here is the video:

Akram, in his latest social media post, said, “Good morning from beautiful sunny Melbourne. The Pakistan cricket team has reached Australia, so wish them luck, especially for the new boys. Mohammad Hafeez as Chief Selector and Coach, Kamran Akmal, and others should be given time. They are present cricketers, and this is their turn; just give them one year.”

“Kuch nhi hota, stick with your decision,” says Wasim Akram

“One more piece of advice: please do not organise a press conference every three minutes. Stick to your decision and be brave. If you make a decision, you should be aware of its consequences. Decide it in advance and don’t have second thoughts as it might affect the team’s performance here. So just stick with your decision and be brave,” he concludes.

It’s worth noting that Shan Masood-led Pakistan will face Australia in a three-match Test series. The first game of the tour will be played between Australia and Prime Ministers XI as a four-day practice game in Canberra on December 6. The first Test match will be played in Perth on December 14. Pakistan will be keen to win their first Test game in Australia in the 21st century. In the last 14 tests, they have failed to even draw a single game.