Raj Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 More problems for Pak team... Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup Razzaq was hit on the knee in training on Monday Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has been forced to miss the World Cup after injuring his knee in training. Razzaq, who will not return to action for at least five weeks, has been replaced in the squad by Azhar Mahmood. Pakistan confirmed Umar Gul will play after recovering from a shin injury but doubts remain over new-ball pair Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif. The duo, who failed drug tests last year but were subsequently reinstated, must submit to more tests this week. The rest of the 15-man squad, plus five stand-by players, have already been officially tested by doping officials. Shoaib and Asif both tested positive for nandralone in September but were cleared after claiming they had not knowingly taken the banned substance. I am very confident that Akhtar and Asif will be available before our first game Inzamam-ul-Haq Reports suggest the pair have had private tests while in London for treatment on their injuries. Shoaib has knee and hamstring trouble while and Asif has an elbow problem. Pakistan leave on Thursday for Jamaica, where they open their campaign on 13 March against hosts West Indies, before facing Zimbabwe and Ireland in Group D. "We still have a lot of time and I am very confident that Shoaib and Asif will be available before our first game," captain Inzamam-ul-Haq told a media conference. "Obviously our chances would decrease if they could not make it." Gul made an immediate impact at international level, claiming 25 wickets in his first five Tests, including 5-31 in his maiden match against India in 2004. A back injury sidelined him for the whole of 2005 but he captured 18 wickets in four Tests in England last summer. "Gul is fine now and has been bowling in the nets - his availability is a big boost," said coach Bob Woolmer. Razzaq was hit on the knee by a ball during practice on Monday and doctors have advised him to take three weeks rest, followed by another two to three weeks of physiotherapy. "The reports say it's a suspected knee fracture," Pakistan media manager Pervez Mir said.
MundaPakistani Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup Oh well one more down! So for the opening match PAK will be with out both A Razzaq and S Afrid.
King Tendulkar Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup And probably the druggies Akthar and Asif
apocalypse Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup This was posted here before http://www.indiancricketfans.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=2991 But Azhar Mahmood is a good replacement. He was unlucky to miss out earlier in the team
Chandan Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup Oh well one more down! So for the opening match PAK will be with out both A Razzaq and S Afrid. What happened to Afridi? And isn't Razzaq out of the whole WC?
MundaPakistani Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup Oh well one more down! So for the opening match PAK will be with out both A Razzaq and S Afrid. What happened to Afridi? what do you mean?
Chandan Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup You wrote that Pak will have to play its opener without Razzaq and Afridi. That why I asked what happened to Afridi? Why won't/cant't he play in the opening match?
zubinpepsi Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup Afridi is banned for 4 matches.. remem he swayed his bat against a spectator in SA.. He wont be playin the initial matches..
Chandan Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup Oh!! Had just forgotten! Sorry!
Dirty_South Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup So any news about the 'druggies' :huh:
Predator_05 Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup Huge loss for Pakistan. Razzak is one of the most devastating sloggers lower down the order; an absolutely vital player in the Pakistani batting lineup. They will struggle to post their regular 100+ scores in the final 10 overs without him.
kumble_rocks Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup Razzaq was out of form during recent SA series. His ODI average was 11.50 with a aggregate of 46 runs only. I don't think they are going to miss in his current form.
Predator_05 Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup Dude, this is the World Cup - the formbook is practically chucked out of the window. Clean slate for everyone.
Rajiv Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup Def. a big loss, he is a big hitter and fills in the overs quickly
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DesiChap Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup Malcolm Semi will be in as soon as the Drug cheaters get busted :flux:
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Rajiv Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 Re: Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup Frankly, their REAL big loss is or could be Asif Aktar was riding on injury anyways. Gul is gonna be their strike bowler anyways
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Anakin Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 Re: Injured Razzaq to miss World Cup Malcolm Sami :wtg:
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