"The sooner this suspense about the final squad is ended the better it is for us in the mega-event," Miandad said. He said while other teams have announced their squads and looked settled, there was unnecessary panic in Pakistan cricket after just two defeats in the Asia Cup. Misbah also said that Pakistan would only do well if everyone in the squad contributes collectively. "Don't just expect Babar to perform every time. This is not possible. This team has been successful as a collective unit and they must remember that even in India," he said.

He said Babar had now been the captain for three years and he would only get better in taking tactical and leadership decisions with time. "Now is not the time to talk about his captaincy. He is someone who can be relied upon in the World Cup as a captain and batsman." The former captain also felt that speculations and discussions about division in the dressing room and rumours about a player leaking inside information would only damage the team spirit. "I have worked with these players as captain, coach and chief selector and I back them to do well in the World Cup," Misbah said.

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