Pakistan in Sri Lanka

Ajmal: I want to be number one

Ajmal - high hopes.
Misbah - leading from the front in the field.

Misbah proud of fielding progress

ODI and Test captain Misbah-ul Haq expressed pride in Pakistan's progress in fielding and fitness as they prepare for their tour Sri Lanka.

Hafeez - new leader of the T20 pack.

Hafeez predicts 'positive' tour

New Pakistan Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez believes trust and a good vibe in the dressing room will be key during their tour of Sri Lanka.

Whatmore - pleased with the new faces.

Pakistan hope to march forward

Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore believes the selection of uncapped players in the squads for the Sri Lanka series will help to freshen up his side.

Jamshed - not going to Sri Lanka.

Pakistan lose Jamshed

Nasir Jamshed has been ruled out of Pakistan's tour to Sri Lanka after fracturing his left index finger.

Pont - rejected.

Still no Pakistan bowling coach

Pakistan will be without a bowling coach for their tour of Sri Lanka after deeming all applicants to replace Aaqib Javed unsuitable.

bonehead says...

Sorry, just checked Alec Stewart's figures and I believe Matt Prior would do well to get close to him!

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