Bring Umar, Shehzad back to ODI squad: Wasim Akram

NOTTINGHAM: Pakistan’s former star all-rounder Wasim Akram on Tuesday urged the cricket authorities to bring Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad back to the ODI squad, after Pakistan’s shocking defeat in the third match against England.

England beat Pakistan by 169 runs to win the third one-day international at Trent Bridge and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

England´s victory in this day/night match was all but assured after they made a new ODI record total of 444 for three featuring opener Alex Hales´s national best 171.

Talking to Geo News, The Pakistani legend blamed ‘the system’ which he said has failed to produce quality players, calling for return of Akmal and Shehzad who have been facing action for violation of discipline.

“Bring them back, its enough. You can drop them again, if they are found responsible for violating discipline,” he said.

 The former captain said Pakistan have no experienced batsman after Misbahul Haq and Younis bade farewell to ODI cricket.

"Captain has to score consistently, making runs once in a while won't be enough. Shoaib Malik has also failed to deliver with ball and bat," he said.