Mohammad Yousuf is determined to stay on as captain of the national side, despite Pakistan's dismal display against Australia.
The team lost all three Tests and five one-day matches in the recent tour Down Under, sparking huge criticism of the players - with questions being asked of the skipper's ability to lead the side.
And with Shahid Afridi being banned due to a ball-tampering incident, along with chief of selectors Iqbal Qasim resigning, the Pakistan chairman Ijaz Butt has hinted that a new captain is likely to be appointed.
However Yousuf, has vowed to stay as the teams leader with the 35-year-old believing he didn't do badly.
Criticism
He said: "I didn't do badly as captain, not as badly that I should resign or quit.
"I accepted the captaincy when no one was willing to take the job for these difficult tours.
"I will continue for the sake of the country. I have not been a defensive captain. I led the team according to the situation and according to our strengths."
Yousuf has been quick to hit back at Butt, insisting the chairman affected the team's performances.
He added: "It did affect our performances and it hit the morale of the team.
"Some of the players even started fancying their chances of becoming captain.
"I admit our performance was bad throughout the series, it was an unsuccessful tour for us.
"The result in Australia could have been better had we batted and fielded better."
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