Vikneswaran: Pakistan’s turmoil may ignite World Cup qualifier surge

He’s back: Ammad Shakeel Butt (right) has been restored as Pakistan skipper. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: Pakistan may be battling turmoil off the pitch, but writing them off at the World Cup Qualifiers in Ismailia, Egypt, starting on Sunday, would be a mistake.

The former giants endured a chaotic tour of Australia earlier this month during the FIH Pro League, where accommodation issues left players stranded and performing household chores at a guest house.