However, Asif's inclusion has been criticized by several other experts like former pacer Sarfaraz Nawaz and ex-Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas, who believe that he may be too rusty for an international comeback during the Champions Trophy.

Younis, meanwhile, said Pakistan has other reliable fast bowlers to do the job in South Africa.

'We have Umar Gul, who is a world class fast bowler. Then there is the experienced Rana Naved and Rao Iftikhar Anjum, who bowled really well in Sri Lanka. And there is young Mohammad Aamer, who is steadily improving.'