Pakistan vice-captain Younis Khan believes Misbah-ul-Haq can fill the void in the team left by former skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq's retirement
The two charges brought forward are for changing the condition of the ball and for bringing the game into disrepute.
"This is a very difficult wicket and it is going to get worse to bat on as the game progresses," Inzamam added.
The Pakistan captain denied allegations that Shoaib Akhtar was avoiding being called again for his action
"In my opinion, and in the opinion of umpires and match referee whom I have spoken to, the Indian team did not act in any unsportsmanlike manner or against the spirit of the game," Dravid said.
PCB chief Nasim Ashraf also insisted the England and Wales Cricket Board is not justified in asking Pakistan to pay compensation.
Pakistan's captain challenged the dashing Indian opener to unleash his fusillade on bouncy wickets.
Pakistan's captain says fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar will be his trump card in the upcoming series.
The Pakistan captain is unhappy at not being included in the World XI team for the three-match ODI series against Australia.
Even as a security delegation arrived from Pakistan to assess the security arrangements for their team ahead of the ICC World Twenty20, former skipper Inzamam ul Haq has said they have never felt unsafe in India.
The Pakistan captain said his team is hoping to benefit from the experience it got in Australia.
Imam-ul-Haq embarked on a new journey as he exchanged vows with girlfriend, Anmol Mehmood.
The charges follow Pakistan's decision to stay in the dressing room after the tea interval on the fourth day of the fourth Test against England at The Oval last month.
Former batting great Inzamam-ul-Haq says if Pakistani cricketers have to learn performing under pressure, they must play arch-rivals India on regular basis.
The Pakistan captain said the PCB should utilize the services of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.
The Pakistan skipper said the Mohali Test result had gelled the team together.
South Africa were 115 for three in their second innings at the close of the second day of the second Test.
The 35-year-old is hoping to accomplish what no other Pakistan captain has.
The PCB also retained Saleem Altaf as manager of the team for next month's tour of the West Indies.
"I would want him to lead the team at least till the 2007 World Cup," PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan said.
The issue was brought to match referee Roshan Mahanama's attention in writing by Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer.
The Pakistan captain is keen to carry on playing for another two years.
Shoaib Akhtar appeared on the front page of a New Zealand newspaper jet-skiing when he was supposed to be recovering from injury.
The Pakistani captain said that the batsmen failed to take the responsibility after a fine start.
The Pakistan captain was found guilty of breaching Clause C1 of the ICC Code of Conduct in Tuesday's match against the West Indies.
Shane Watson turned down after the Pakistan head coach job after details of the contract were leaked to the media.
Newly-appointed Pakistan Cricket Board chief selector Inzamam-ul Haq made it clear that he does not possess a magic wand to immediately effect a course correction in the fortunes of the national cricket team.
Reports said the trio got into an argument on the first day of the West Indies Test after Afridi expressed indignation at being asked to open the innings by Younis.
Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is 'disappointed' at Pakistan not playing India in Test matches but he believes that his country can snatch back the number one ranking from the Indians by doing well against other countries.
PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan said the team was found lacking in unity and national spirit in the Test series against India.
The cold war between Inzamam-ul Haq and paceman Shoaib Akhtar has come out in the open.
Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is the latest to criticise Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to delay the announcement of captain for the World Cup and said by doing this the PCB has created two divisions within the national team.
All eyes will be on the retiring Inzamam-ul-Haq when Pakistan take on South Africa in the second Test.
Pakistan lost the one-day series in South Africa 3-1. They also lost the Test series 2-1.
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has spoken of his disappointment at losing the Test series in South Africa following Sunday's five-wicket defeat in Cape Town.
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PCB inquiry blamed home captain Inzamam-ul-Haq at whose behest the curator prepared a grass less pitch
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