The former pacer is also against the idea of abolishing the honorary status of the national selectors' posts and giving them salaries.

“I think it is better to have people working on honorary basis. They should have people who have other jobs. Because someone who is working on a salary will always been under pressure to not annoy the board officials. He wouldn't be able to take independent decisions,” Akram stated.

He also believes that there was immense talent in Pakistan, and expressed willingness to help PCB in taping and grooming the same.

“I am always available to give my services to the board in an advisory position as I don't have the time to accept any fulltime job. But if the board does not approach me for help I can't go to them and tell them I want to help them out,” he said.

Meanwhile, Qadir who stepped down a day after Pakistan was trounced by England in the World Cup, said he had resigned because he was not allowed to work independently.

“I can't work under pressure. I have always wanted the best for Pakistan cricket and I did my job on merit. But I am not comfortable when I am not allowed to take my own decisions as chief selector,” he told 'Jang' newspaper.