Pakistan lack players with 'right temperament' for Tests - Afridi

Shahid Afridi, the Pakistan limited-overs captain, has said Pakistan's poor performance in the ongoing Test series against England is partly a result of the lack of players with the "right temperament" for five-day cricket. However, he said the team had plenty of talent for the shorter versions.

"I think we have seen the players up close after their performances in England and obviously there will be some changes for the one-day series but I feel we have a good combination for limited overs cricket although we are struggling in Test matches," he was quoted as saying by PTI. "We are struggling in England because we don't have too many players with the right temperament for five-day cricket. But in contrast we have talented players for the shorter versions of the sport."

Afridi retired from Tests after his team's loss at Lord's against Australia but will lead Pakistan in the five ODIs and two Twenty20 internationals against England following the four-match Test series, which they trail 0-2 after two big defeats.

"We have had so many problems in Pakistan with millions being rendered homeless due to the floods. I just want to contribute in bringing some joy to our people who are facing so many problems right now," Afridi said. "And I am confident we can do that because in one-day and Twenty20 cricket, we have good teams."