<p>India drew the three-match series 1-1 after registering a five-wicket win over the hosts in the final Test at P Sara Oval in Colombo on Saturday.<br /><br />"Sachin, Laxman and Dravid continue to give the Indian batting line-up the 'monstrous' look that it has and that showed. The way Laxman batted in the third Test at P Sara Oval was really commendable. The Indian team looked like a unit," Akram said.<br /><br />"The best thing about them is that they have gelled well with the youngsters. The team's performance is uppermost in their minds," Akram told ESPNStar.comThe 44-year-old, however, felt that the poor turnout in the series made it a rather boring experience.<br /><br />"The 1-1 result was a fair result. But the wickets, the poor turnouts and the general atmosphere made it a rather boring series. Except for some personal landmarks that determined the outcome of the matches and Muralitharan's retirement, the series was nothing much to write about," the legendary pacer said.<br /><br />Akram rejected suggestions that Sri Lankan spinner Suraj Randiv is a good replacement for retired spin-wizard Muttiah Muralitharan.<br /><br />"I am hearing a bit about Suraj Randiv. I haven't seen him much so I would not like to comment, but anybody who takes wickets against a strong Indian line-up, must be having a lot of promise. But, for God's sake, do not start saying he is a good replacement for Murali. 800 Test wickets is simply mind boggling," Akram said.<br /><br />India had lost the first Test at Galle by 10 wickets, while the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo had been drawn.<br /><br />Meanwhile, commenting on Pakistan's performance in the ongoing four-match Test series against England, Akram said the English conditions would present a tough challenge to the young Pakistani side especially batsmen.<br /><br />"The series against England will be a stiff test for the young Pakistan team. The team struggled throughout the second Test at Birmingham," Akram said.</p>.<p>He also trained his gun towards Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), planning to rope in a full-time batting coach.<br /><br />"Pakistan doesn't need a batting coach. By introducing a coach, the technique of our batsmen will not change overnight. Obviously, Pakistan's poor show in England has inspired the PCB to mull over an exclusive batting coach. But I wonder how a coach will radically change the technique needed to negotiate a moving ball in English conditions? I don't think a batting coach will do any good.</p>
<p>India drew the three-match series 1-1 after registering a five-wicket win over the hosts in the final Test at P Sara Oval in Colombo on Saturday.<br /><br />"Sachin, Laxman and Dravid continue to give the Indian batting line-up the 'monstrous' look that it has and that showed. The way Laxman batted in the third Test at P Sara Oval was really commendable. The Indian team looked like a unit," Akram said.<br /><br />"The best thing about them is that they have gelled well with the youngsters. The team's performance is uppermost in their minds," Akram told ESPNStar.comThe 44-year-old, however, felt that the poor turnout in the series made it a rather boring experience.<br /><br />"The 1-1 result was a fair result. But the wickets, the poor turnouts and the general atmosphere made it a rather boring series. Except for some personal landmarks that determined the outcome of the matches and Muralitharan's retirement, the series was nothing much to write about," the legendary pacer said.<br /><br />Akram rejected suggestions that Sri Lankan spinner Suraj Randiv is a good replacement for retired spin-wizard Muttiah Muralitharan.<br /><br />"I am hearing a bit about Suraj Randiv. I haven't seen him much so I would not like to comment, but anybody who takes wickets against a strong Indian line-up, must be having a lot of promise. But, for God's sake, do not start saying he is a good replacement for Murali. 800 Test wickets is simply mind boggling," Akram said.<br /><br />India had lost the first Test at Galle by 10 wickets, while the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo had been drawn.<br /><br />Meanwhile, commenting on Pakistan's performance in the ongoing four-match Test series against England, Akram said the English conditions would present a tough challenge to the young Pakistani side especially batsmen.<br /><br />"The series against England will be a stiff test for the young Pakistan team. The team struggled throughout the second Test at Birmingham," Akram said.</p>.<p>He also trained his gun towards Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), planning to rope in a full-time batting coach.<br /><br />"Pakistan doesn't need a batting coach. By introducing a coach, the technique of our batsmen will not change overnight. Obviously, Pakistan's poor show in England has inspired the PCB to mull over an exclusive batting coach. But I wonder how a coach will radically change the technique needed to negotiate a moving ball in English conditions? I don't think a batting coach will do any good.</p>