Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has said the support for his team in the series against Australia has come as no surprise, saying even England fans like to see Ricky Ponting's team beaten.

Pakistan were cheered on to victory in two back-to-back Twenty20 victories over Australia at Edgbaston this month by raucous fans and also attracted good support at a more sedate Lord's for last week's 150-run first Test loss.