Umar Akmal: “He should ask for two months’ rest – no cricket, just training and time with family. When he returns, he’ll be refreshed and back in form”
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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has suggested that Babar Azam take a break from playing cricket for two months.
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“Mitch has had a very long summer and we think he will benefit from returning home for a few days of rest with his family”
Australia left-arm pace bowler Mitchell Johnson will skip the upcoming three-match Twenty20 series against South Africa, which gets underway on March 9 in Port Elizabeth, after returning home to gain some much-needed rest and relaxation.
Johnson has already made a massive impact upon his return
Australia captain Michael Clarke had defended himself, saying that he never lost faith in pace bowler Mitchell Johnson, even after he was sidelined for over a year with a foot injury during the team’s tour to South Africa in November 2011.
