KARACHI: Pakistan should move Kamran Akmal up in the order to utilize his potential, former Pakistan coach and chief selector Mohsin Khan said.

"I don't know what is going on, but demoting yourself down the order is difficult and tough only when you are insecure," Mohsin said while speaking to ESPNCricinfo.

Akmal has previously played as an opener and Mohsin said he will eventually become a burden on the team if not used properly in the batting order.

"It's all for the sake of the team, and if you continue to be stubborn it will eventually cost the team and become a liability," he added.

He further said it is not fair to expect someone at number six to perform if the top order is not playing well.

"Using Kamran in the middle order is ineffective," Mohsin said. "Despite being a talented batsman, he is being misused. If your top five batsmen aren't performing, then it's unfair to expect something big from the number six."