Will make a good PM, says Zaheer Abbas

London, Aug 11 (UNI) Having known Imran Khan ''in an out'' since the playing days, Zaheer Abbas says his former captain would make a good Prime Minister for Pakistan but doubts that the journey to the political top would be that easy for the ''clear-hearted fellow''.

''I know him very well. We shared rooms for many years. I know him in and out, and if he thinks that one day he is going to be Prime Minister then good luck to him,'' Zaheer told 'The Independent' here.

''He would serve the nation well, he is a very clear-hearted fellow. It will not be easy for him, but he has told me that he has already been offered the prime ministership of Pakistan, and that something happened to prevent it. I don't know. Time will tell,'' he added.

Zaheer, who is manager of the Pakistan team currently here for the Test and ODI series against England, says though he is disappointed with the 0-2 Test series loss, he would not blame the players for it.

''They tried their level best. We are not too downhearted.

Whatever is done is done, and we know we can do better at the Oval, in some areas particularly. We need to rely less on Mohammad Yousuf, Younis Khan and Inzamam-ul-Haq. Our openers need to stay at the wicket for longer,'' the former captain said.

Unhappy with the accomodation being provided to his team, Zaheer said Pakistan could provide for better hotels to the touring teams.

He said the players have felt easy staying at hotels where the air conditioning has not worked properly.

''The hotels in Pakistan are much, much better. The rooms are bigger and the AC always works,'' Zaheer added.

Speaking about the Monty-mania which has gripped Britain, Zaheer says the left-armer still has lots to prove before he can be called the best in the world.

''He is coming along well, but I can't say that he is suddenly one of the best bowlers in the world. He is still learning, and he still has much to prove,'' he said.

Reacting to the 'traitor' calls directed at England pacer Sajid Mahmood -- whose origins are from Pakistan -- Zaheer said the bowler did well to use the provocation as a motivator.

''It happens. It is one of those things. But he is playing for England and good luck to him. And I think he used it (the abuse) to motivate himself. He had not bowled well before Headingley, but there he was right on the box,'' Zaheer pointed out.

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