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Cricdb has reliably learnt that Pakistan will play Mohammad Asif and Misbah ul Haq in their final group match against Australia at Super Sports Park, Centurion.
Earlier today, Pakistan captain Younis Khan hinted out couple of changes in their squad bringing up Mohamamd Asif or giving Fawad Alam a chance but after a team meeting at Sandton Hotel, Johannesburg it has learnt that Pakistan decided to drop Imran Nazir – who sustained an injury while fielding during Pakistan India match and stitches have yet to be removed and give Misbah ul Haq a go to play against Aussies.
On other hand Mohammad Aamir will sit out to give Mohammad Asif a chance to register his comeback. Asif will be playing his first international match in 16 months since he was suspended for doping and disciplinary related offences last year.
Asif, has just finished up his a one-year ban for testing positive for the banned drug nandrolone during the Indian Premier League. His suspension ends on September 22, the day before Pakistan begin their Champions Trophy campaign against West Indies in Johannesburg.
Pakistan Squad against Australia: 1. Kamran Akmal (wicket-keeper), 2. Shahid Afridi, 3. Younis Khan (captain), 4. Shoaib Malik, 5. Mohammad Yousaf 6 Misbah ul Haq 7. Umer Akmal, 8. Mohammad Asif, 9. Rana Naveed ul Hasan, 10. Umar Gul, 11. Saeed Ajmal.
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Earlier today, Pakistan captain Younis Khan hinted out couple of changes in their squad bringing up Mohamamd Asif or giving Fawad Alam a chance but after a team meeting at Sandton Hotel, Johannesburg it has learnt that Pakistan decided to drop Imran Nazir – who sustained an injury while fielding during Pakistan India match and stitches have yet to be removed and give Misbah ul Haq a go to play against Aussies.
On other hand Mohammad Aamir will sit out to give Mohammad Asif a chance to register his comeback. Asif will be playing his first international match in 16 months since he was suspended for doping and disciplinary related offences last year.
Asif, has just finished up his a one-year ban for testing positive for the banned drug nandrolone during the Indian Premier League. His suspension ends on September 22, the day before Pakistan begin their Champions Trophy campaign against West Indies in Johannesburg.
Pakistan Squad against Australia: 1. Kamran Akmal (wicket-keeper), 2. Shahid Afridi, 3. Younis Khan (captain), 4. Shoaib Malik, 5. Mohammad Yousaf 6 Misbah ul Haq 7. Umer Akmal, 8. Mohammad Asif, 9. Rana Naveed ul Hasan, 10. Umar Gul, 11. Saeed Ajmal.
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