Dhoni's leadership skills came under the scanner in the on-going four-Test series against England, which India are trailing 1-2.
But Akram begs to differ, saying: "I am positive that Dhoni is the right choice to remain as captain, but he has to be more flexible in his tactics.
"You cannot throw the ball to a novice like Ravichandran Ashwin, like Dhoni did in Kolkata, and expect him to produce miracles. India and Dhoni, in particular, are lacking a Plan B when situations get tough, where they have seemed content in containing rather than attacking.
"If the team management feels that a policy of split-captaincy would release the pressure on Dhoni, then may be there is a need for change. But personally I would still have Dhoni over next-in-line Virat Kohli, who is too young to lead Team India," the legendary pacer added.
Akram, however, said veteran Sahin Tendulkar's poor form is a matter of grave concern for the Indian team, which is presently going through a transition after the retirements of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman.
"Rather than drastically overhauling the side, the Indian selectors have done the right thing in making a few changes to the squad. The most pressing concern is the form and future of Sachin Tendulkar," he said. (MORE)