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Karachi, Nov 26 (PTI) Pakistan cricket team manager Intikhab Alam said that Misbah-ul-Haq has responded back strongly to the criticism directed at him and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) when he was appointed the captain for the Test series against South Africa. "I think he has shown with his own performances and the way he has led the team that he is a strong character.
He has responded to the criticism with his performances," Alam told reporters at the Lahore airport on the national team''s arrival from Abu Dhabi after the Test series against South Africa ended in a draw. Pakistan lost the T20 and One-day series but managed to draw the Test series with Misbah scoring three half-centuries in the two Tests.
"There was lot of pressure on the team before the series because of the criticism over recalling Misbah and appointing him as captain. But I am really happy that he proved the critics wrong by improving his performance and leading the team ably," said Alam.
Misbah was recalled after a six-month period on the sidelines, to lead the team. The former Test captain also expressed his satisfaction over the behaviour of the players on the tour and the atmosphere in the dressing room.
"This series and tour was very significant for Pakistan cricket because it came after the England tour and after the spot-fixing controversy. I think the players responded very well to the new dressing room culture," he said.
Alam said that while the team''s performance in the series could be termed as satisfactory but they would face a tough test during the upcoming tour to New Zealand. .
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