India have the edge in Test series: Akram

However, he added that the young Pakistan team was also capable of giving the hosts a run for the money.

The former Pakistan skipper was impressed with India’s current crop of pacers. “S Sreesanth and R P Singh have impressed me, Sreeshanth with his aggression and RP with his great line and length. But what is most heartening to see is how Zaheer has made a comeback.”

“Zaheer and me have a lot in common. I played for Surrey to hone my skills and he went to Worcestershire to develop his. And now he is a fine bowler. Fast bowlers should play a season or two of county. It helps them develop their cricket.”