Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has slammed ex-spinner and member of the selection committee Tauseef Ahmed after he said that Sarfaraz was behind Fawad Alam's exclusion from the Test side.

Wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz was Pakistan's Test captain from 2017-2019 while Tauseef was part of the selection committee headed by Inzamam ul Haq.

Tauseef opined that they had given two options to Sarfaraz and then head coach Mickey Arthur to pick from Saad Ali and Fawad Alam but the duo chose rookie batter Saad over Fawad.

While talking to media in Karachi, Sarfaraz said that Tauseef was also part of the committee and secret talks of the locker room should not come out.

“Conversations take place in the locker room and they should remain within the room, If I start speaking, many people will face difficulties," Sarfaraz said.

Meanwhile, Sarfaraz is taking the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season as a hope to get back in the national team.

"My job is to play cricket, PSL is hope for me. Attempts will be made to make a place in the national team by showing good performance," Quetta Gladiators captain added.

Talking about the retirement of Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz opined that the senior player has supported him. "He will be missed in the dressing room and I wish him all the best for his future.”