Misbah believes that Babar Azam is being 'weakened'.

LAHORE -- Former captain and head coach of the Pakistan cricket team Misbah-ul-Haq said it seems as though attempts were being made to "weaken" Babar Azam, the national cricket team's skipper.

While talking to media, Misbah-ul-Haq said: "Everyone can see the kind of press conferences being held these days and the sort of questions being raised in these press conferences.

'If a decision is to be made, it is best that all the stakeholders - the players, the selection committee and the board -sit together and make a unanimous decision that is feasible for all parties.'

The former captain further added that if changes in the set-up are needed, then the best way to go about it is to review the situation holistically.

"If you think that alterations are essential, then there is no harm in making them. However, all decisions should be made keeping the betterment of Pakistan cricket in mind. Decisions made for any other reason, or to put pressure on someone should be avoided as the whole team will be disturbed as a result.'

The former head coach further criticised the recent 'experimentation' made in the team selected for the home series against England and New Zealand and said 'cricket is in my blood, so I stay updated on the game wherever I am. I know what is happening.'

Pakistan suffered a whitewash against England in the three-match Test series, which was the national side's first-ever series clean sweep.

Meanwhile, the...