Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Injured Yousuf out of South Africa series

Lahore: Pakistan suffered a blow on Wednesday with the Serious Experienced batsman Mohammad Yousuf Ruled out of the limited-over series against South Africa next week. The 36-year-old ruptured a muscle in his right leg during Easy training last week and manager Intikhab Alam Told reporters the injury was Serious. "Yousuf has Informed us of the gravity of the injury and, since its a second-grade tear of the muscle, they Will Not Be Able to play in the limited-over series But they will be available for the two Tests That follow," said Alam . Pakistan play two Twenty20, five one-day internationals and two Tests against South Africa in the United Arab Emirates.

The series starts with the Twenty20 matches, the first Scheduled in Abu Dhabi on October 26 After the second T20 Following the day, the teams will play five one-day matches Followed by two Tests - Each one in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Alam said Yousuf's Experience Would be missed. The veteran batsman has so far Played 90 Tests, 287 One-Day Internationals and T20 Three for Pakistan since making his debut in 1998.

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