“I will have to ensure that I don’t get dropped”
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Pakistan left-arm pace bowler Mohammad Irfan has announced that he is “focusing on the 2015 World Cup” after it was revealed that he did not need hip surgery.
“We are targeting the one-dayers against Australia and New Zealand for him later this year to give him the required tempo”
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Pakistan left-arm pace bowler Mohammad Irfan doesn’t require hip surgery, according to his latest fitness and medical report.
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“I can’t say much about my medical condition but as the doctors suggested I will be fine in the next three months”
Pakistan left-arm pace bowler Mohammad Irfan may need hip surgery if he fails to show any progress at the end of his rehabilitation programme at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore.
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“Tomorrow we will take the final decision about Afridi”
Pakistan are concerned about whether all-rounder Shahid Afridi and opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad will be fully fit prior to the start of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on March 8 in Mirpur.
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“His [Irfan’s] fitness wasn’t compromised at all”
Pakistan bowling coach Mohammad Akram has announced that he believes the national team’s bowling attack will benefit from a rotation policy as it will limit their workload and decrease their chances of getting injured.
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Hafeez believes Babar and Khan have a chance to make a name for themselves
Pakistan Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez has announced that he believes left-arm spinner Zulfiqar Babar and batsman Sharjeel Khan will play a crucial role during the national team’s World Twenty20 campaign.
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Both Malik and Akmal have not represented Pakistan since last year
Pakistan have included all-rounder Shoaib Malik and wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal in their 15-man squad for the World Twenty20, which will take place in Bangladesh next month.
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“I reckon our team is still pretty good”
Australia Twenty20 captain George Bailey has insisted that he is fit to lead the national team during the fourth ODI in Perth tomorrow after he sustained a hip injury.
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“There are players in this side who have not had a chance to play international matches in Pakistan”
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has announced that not being able to play on home soil is having a negative impact on many players as they are constantly away from their families and friends.
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Irfan fractured his hip during the match
Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Irfan was forced to play in the second and final Twenty20 International against South Afrca in Dubai, where he sustained his hip fracture, against doctors orders, according to ESPNcricinfo.
