I am not sure if Afridi can save Pakistan: Imran

Talking about Afridi,Imran said,8221;He is one player who can pull off something out of the ordinary. If he can hit a purple patch,it does give Pakistan a chance. But then Pakistan are one of the most unpredictable sides in world cricket.8221;

However Imran feels that a lot will depend on what will be ICC8217;s stand on tainted Pakistan8217;s new-ball duo of Mohammed Aamer and Mohammed Asif 8212; both of whom have been suspended for alleged involvement in a spot-fixing scandal.

8220;They Aamer and Asif are the best new-ball pair in the world. Aamer,I can tell you is more talented than what Wasim Akram was at his age. I have seen Wasim as an 18-year-old and can vouch that Aamer is far better than Wasim at this age. But then some people get better and mature quickly,some take more time.8221;

Imran admitted that Pakistan cricket is in shambles.

8220;Pakistan cricket is in crisis and so is the country. You have the president who is the chief patron of the cricket board. The less I talk about him,the better it is,8221; he said.

When asked whether he will take charge of the Pakistan cricket,an emphatic 8220;No8221; was the answer.

8220;Cricket is a chapter I have closed some 19 years back. I am ready to talk about cricket but I can8217;t go back to the field. Before trying to get rid of the fixers,I have the duty to fix my own country,8221; he said with a wry smile.