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Mohsin Khan said Pakistans conduct and success are improving the image of the team and country.

21 January,2012 02:32 am

Pakistans conduct and success are improving the image of the team and country following the spot-fixing scandal, coach Mohsin Khan said on Friday.The day before, Pakistan crushed England by 10 wickets in three days in the first of three tests.We are trying to provide a boost to the nation and fans of Pakistan cricket, Mohsin said.We aim to show the world that there is more to Pakistan cricket than just negatives.Former internationals Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif have been in a British prison since November, when they were found guilty of conspiring and cheating during the previous test series against England in mid 2010.Since one of crickets worst scandals broke, Pakistan has recovered well in reaching the World Cup semifinals and beating New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in test series.These players can play an important part in improving the image of Pakistan cricket by playing tough cricket and winning consistently, Mohsin said.A former Pakistan test opener, Mohsin was appointed interim coach in October. Hes led the team, unbeaten in seven test series since that ill-fated England tour, to four victories in six tests.Hes a candidate to be the full-time head coach, however Australias Dav Whatmore is considered the favorite to take charge next month after meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board officials in Lahore this week.Pakistan twice bowled out top-ranked England for under 200 runs, with star offspinner Saeed Ajmal claiming 10 wickets in the match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.Ajmal was the top test wicket-taker in 2011 with 50.Ajmal was brilliant and when you play against the best team in the world then getting 10 wickets is a big achievement, Mohsin said.But I would say that Umar Gul, Abdur Rehman and Aizaz Cheema all bowled well.Gul tormented England in the second innings by claiming the top four batsmen as England was shot out for 160.Despite wrapping up the first test so early, Mohsin warned his players not to be complacent when the series moves to Abu Dhabi for the second test, starting on Wednesday.