The fast-bowler is set to resume training on Wednesday after missing the second Test due to a thigh injury. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
The fast-bowler is set to resume training today after missing the second Test due to a thigh injury prior to the Cape Town match.
According to Pakistan team manager Naved Akram Cheema, the left-armer had recovered from the injury, but he was yet to start full-fledged training.
“Junaid’s wounds have healed,” Cheema told The Express Tribune yesterday after the team reached Johannesburg from Cape Town.
“We’ll be having our first practice session after the second Test on Wednesday [today]. He will take part in the session, during which an assessment will be made to decide on his availability for the final Test. So far, he has avoided straining his body and concentrated more on light training.”
In the Cape Town Test, Pakistan received little support from the pacers — Umar Gul, Mohammad Irfan and Tanvir Ahmed managed to take just five wickets, which included three from Irfan in the first-innings.
Another pacer Rahat Ali remained wicket-less in his debut Test in Johannesburg while rookie fast-bowler Ehsan Adil has yet to be given an opportunity in the series.
The manager agreed that Junaid will be needed in Centurion where Pakistan will play to salvage their pride as they conceded an unassailable lead after losing the first two matches.
“Yes, he has become an important part of the team and we are hoping he will be able to play the Test.”
Published in The Express Tribune, February 20th, 2013.
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Not playing Rahman in the second test was unforgivable crime so are inclusion of Tanvir, Sarfaraz and Gul.
have no idea why tanveer ahmad was given a chance and not ehsan adil. Ridicoulous
Why did they play Tanvir Ahmed? They should have played Ehsan Adil. For third test, they should play Junaid Khan, Mohammad Irfan, and Ehsan Adil for seamers. They should bring in Abdur Rehman as that will give support to Saeed Ajmal. Hafeez should get chance to bowl too. He puts pressure on opposition with his economical bowling.