He added that former Pakistan players such as Intikhab, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis would have been better choices.

BBC: Legends attack Lawson appointment

Wasim Akram's Pakistan team twice visited India during the World Cup, first to participate in the opening ceremony and then for a thrilling quarter-final match against India.

BBC: Cricket's on-off rivalry

Inzamam-ul-Haq, who was tipped to replace Moin, is retained as vice-captain of a team that does not include injured regulars Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, Azhar Mahmood and Yousuf Youhana.

BBC: Miandad removed as Pakistan coach