Pakistan legend Younis Khan has advised skipper Sarfraz Ahmed to focus on his performance and fitness to lead the Green Shirts from the front.

Speaking to the media in Karachi, former Pakistan captain said, “The team's performance revolves around the performance of the captain and that a captain needs to be an example for his rest of the teammates.”

"When you are a captain, then you have more responsibility on your shoulder," said the highest runs achiever for Pakistan in Test cricket. “To lead from the front, Sarfraz needs to be serious with his form and fitness,” he added.

“He [Sarfarz] needs to give himself some time,” said Younis, who led Pakistan to World T20 victory in 2009.

The former captain said that Pakistan always faced problems in New Zealand and critics should not be harsh on the team. “This was the team that won Champions Trophy for us, they were the same players. We do face problems in NZ every time. We need to back the players,” he said.

“If the team needs me in role of players' development as batting consultant or coach, I am always available,” he added.