Kamran dropped from Pakistan squad

AFP, LAHORE: Pakistan’s selectors Tuesday dropped opener Kamran Akmal from the 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy (CT) to be held in England in June but recalled his younger brother Umar.
35-year-old Kamran was part of Pakistan's squad which won a three-match one-day series 2-1 in the West Indies earlier this month but managed scores of 47, 21 and nought.
The four-member selection committee headed by former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq included Umar in the squad after being dropped for the West Indies series following failed fitness tests.
Former one-day captain Azhar Ali returned to the squad following his absence in the Caribbean limited over series.
Inzamam said the squad was selected keeping in mind English conditions.
“Ali is making a comeback in the team after looking at his good track record in English conditions, while Umar also returns after considerable improvement in his fitness,” said Inzamam.

Kamran dropped from Pakistan squad

AFP, LAHORE: Pakistans selectors Tuesday dropped opener Kamran Akmal from the 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy (CT) to be held in England in June but recalled his younger brother Umar. 35-year-old Kamran was part of Pakistans squad which won a three-match one-day series 2-1 in the West Indies earlier this month but managed scores of 47, 21 and nought. The four-member selection committee headed by former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq included Umar in the squad after being dropped for the West Indies series following failed fitness tests. Former one-day captain Azhar Ali returned to the squad following his absence in the Caribbean limited over series. Inzamam said the squad was selected keeping in mind English conditions. Ali is making a comeback in the team after looking at his good track record in English conditions, while Umar also returns after considerable improvement in his fitness, said Inzamam.