"I think Yousuf is the key batsman for Pakistan and commands great respect among the team members. If he is made captain, the team would put up better performance," Moin, who is coach of Hyderabad Heroes, an ICL Twenty20 team, said.

He said Malik could continue as the ODI captain, adding ‘but if they want good results, in the Test they should not delay appointing Yousuf as captain’.

"After the ongoing series against India gets over, I think the Pakistan Cricket Board will have to seriously decide about the captaincy issue," felt Moin.

Asked about another senior batsman Younis Khan, Moin said, "He can also be considered, but I feel Yousuf is a more deserving candidate."

Moin advised the Pakistani side to approach the third and final Test in Bangalore with a positive frame of mind and go all out for a win to square the series.