Misbah-ul-Haq has excelled in both forms of the game and is an ideal candidate to take over as Pakistan’s Test captain, believes former captain Rameez Raja.

With the Pakistan Cricket Board deciding to review the performance of skipper Shoaib Malik in January, Rameez said Misbah’s form and his educational qualifications made him the ideal choice to replace the incumbent as the Test captain.

“Misbah has resolved a lot of problems in the Pakistan batting and at a time when questions are being asked about Malik’s ability to lead the captain in Test matches and Younis Khan has also refused the captaincy, Misbah seems to be the ideal person for the job,” Rameez said.

Rameez pointed out that like him, Misbah had done his MBA and given a new lease of life to his career at the age of 33, when most contemplate retirement.

“I admire that person who is respected in the dressing room. I don’t bother about that he does off the field in his spare time. But at an age when most people think about retiring, Misbah has shown strength of character by excelling at the top level and surprised everyone with his performances,” Rameez said.

“The fact is if Malik can’t establish himself...Misbah appears to be an ideal choice to take over as Test captain,” Rameez said.