Mohsin Khan clears the air regarding his statement on Sarfraz’s captaincy

Claiming that his statements regarding skipper Sarfraz Ahmed’s captaincy were ‘fabricated’ by the media, former Pakistan cricketer Mohsin Khan has said that his comments have been taken out of context.

“The comments regarding Sarfraz Ahmed not being a capable captain and that he should be replaced as Test skipper have been taken totally out of context and have been fabricated by sections of the media,” said Khan quoted PakPassion.net. The former cricketer, who has previously served as the coach of Pakistan cricket team, is currently the Pakistan Cricket Board's cricket committee chairman.

Clearing it out, Khan said he said the statement 18 months ago. “I made the comment 18 months ago that it would perhaps be too much to ask of Sarfaraz to captain in all three formats and that it may be better for him and for the team to make him skipper in the two shorter formats initially and then at a later date make him Test skipper,’ he added.

Pakistan Cricket Board cricket committee chairman, Khan, had reportedly opined that Sarfraz Ahmed should be relieved from his Test captaincy, which stirred a debate among the cricketing circles.

The former batsman went on to applaud Sarfraz for his performance as the captain, under whose leadership Pakistan went on to claim the coveted Champions Trophy last year.

“I have absolutely no doubt about Sarfraz's capability and credentials as skipper and never have done, my only suggestion was to make him captain in all three formats at the right time. He is doing a fine job, and long may that continue,” he added.

After drawing the 50-overs series 1-1 against New Zeland, Sarfraz’s eleven would take on the Kiwis in a Test series, in the coming days.