Malik may lead Pakistan against India

ABU DHABI: Shoaib Malik is likely to be appointed as skipper of Pakistan cricket team for series against India. The 3-0 ODI series victory over West Indies in Abu Dhabi strengthened his chances for another term as captain.

Malik was appointed captain till end of December 2008 and series against India begins in January. Salim Altaf, Pakistan Cricket Board PCB Chief Operating Officer when asked by media whether Malik's captaincy will be extended.

He said, "There has been a minor discussion about captaincy in last PCB meeting. The next meeting due to be held in third week of December will take a final decision. He may get nod or they may think otherwise."