Waqar to continue as Pakistan's captain

Waqar Younis will continue as captain of Pakistan for the home series against New Zealand and the Asian Test championship.

Waqar led Pakistan to a drawn series against England and the final of the NatWest Series involving England, Pakistan and Australia.

"The Pakistan Cricket Board is satisfied with Younis's overall showing as captain and he has set a good example with his leadership," Tauqir Zia, the PCB chairman told the BBC.