By Rashid Latif Former Pakistan captain

Pakistan's series in England has been an eye-opener for the tourists and I think in some ways they have shown their true colours.

They have played very good cricket in the last couple of years and had risen to second in the Test rankings.

Inzamam and Woolmer came in for criticism after losing the series

But all the matches they have won have been in the subcontinent in conditions they are used to.

But when they have played in alien conditions, in Australia, the ICC Champions Trophy here in England or the current Test series, they have struggled.

This is a crucial time for the Pakistan team and they will be desperate to win the final Test match at The Oval.

Inzamam-ul-Haq has come in for criticism after his side lost the series.

He has done a great job for Pakistan in the last 15 years and has also been a very good captain.

Here, however, he has looked shaky against the fast bowlers.

He should have led from the front in the last Test match. He should bat at number three or four because he is the captain. I think he bats too far down the order.

He is such a great player, I'm sure he will bounce back in the final Test or the one-day series. I hope his form does improve because we don't want to lose him before the World Cup.

I don't think Pakistan should risk Shoaib Akhtar - after six months out, a five-day game will be too much for him

I went to see Pakistan play West Indies A at Shenley last weekend and noticed a number of the Pakistan Cricket Board hierarchy are part of the touring party.

I don't think they should be here.

The players can't relax because the chairman is here with them and I think that is having a detrimental effect.

All the chopping and changing has not helped Pakistan's cause either.

Some of it has been enforced because of injuries but the coach Bob Woolmer has also tinkered with the side, especially the opening batsmen.

At The Oval he should leave Salman Butt and Taufeeq Umar to open for a second successive match. Pakistan need stability.

Strauss has captained England's under-strength team well

I don't think Pakistan should risk Shoaib Akhtar either. After six months out, a five-day game will be too much for him.

He should play in the one-day series but not at The Oval.

I do wish they had called up Mushtaq Ahmed because the spinner knows English conditions well and has been great for Sussex.

He would have boosted fellow spinner Danish Kaneria's confidence too. On his day, Danish is a better turner of the ball than Monty Panesar but he has been well below par in this series.

I have been really impressed with England because, despite injuries, they have played well together as a team - they are united.

They bounced back after losing the one-day series 5-0 to Sri Lanka.

They don't have their big star names but they are playing well together and Andrew Strauss has been great as captain.