Preparing spin-friendly pitches might backfire: Former Chief Selector.

KARACHI -- Pakistan former chief selector Iqbal Qasim has said that preparing spin-friendly pitches in the first Test against South Africa might backfire, media reported today.

The 67-year-old said that it might not be a good idea to prepare a track that suits spinners only as Pakistan batsmen's record against spin bowling is not that great. 'The South African spinners are also good. We should plan and make strategy keeping in mind all important points,' he said.

The former Test cricketer told the paper that the national team should go with a balanced side with six batsmen, two spinners, two pacers and one fast bowling all-rounder.

He added that...