Misbah's captaincy guiding Pakistan, says manager

DUBAI: Pakistan manager Naushad Ali on Sunday praised captain Misbah-ul Haq, saying his leadership qualities are key to the team's progress after a turbulent last year marred by a spot-fixing scandal in England.

Misbah led Pakistan to a comfortable nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second Test here on Saturday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

The first Test in Abu Dhabi ended in a draw.

Since taking over as Test captain in the post spot-fixing scandal Misbah has not lost any series with Pakistan winning four of nine Tests, losing one and drawing the other four.

Misbah, 37, will also lead Pakistan in one-day and Twenty20 versions of the game after Shahid Afridi was sacked in May this year.

The third Test in the series starts in Sharjah from November 3. (AFP)