In a welcome change, Pakistani players and their captain, Misbah-ul-Haq and head coach, Dav Whatmore have been praised for their performances so far in the ongoing first test against South Africa at Abu Dhabi. Former players and critics had blasted Misbah, Whatmore and the players after they lost a one-day international and a test match in Zimbabwe last month. “It is really good to see the team doing well after the disastrous tour to Zimbabwe,” said Rameez Raja. Even selector Mohsin Khan lauded the team’s effort.