Karachi, Jul 20: Newly-appointed Pakistan Test skipper Salman Butt has assured that he would not let the pressures of captaincy affect his own form and said he was mentally prepared for the job.
Butt said he was aware that he had been given charge of a young team which has an average age of 25.
"I know this captaincy is going to be a big challenge for me but I am prepared for it and I am confident it will not affect my batting. Infact, I have a feeling the responsibility will force me to be more consistent as a senior opener," he said.
"I was made vice-captain for the England tour so I was already ready for the challenge of leading the team when the need arose," the left-hander said.