Thursday 14 August 2014

Ajmal is likely to miss ODI series against Sri-Lanka


Pakistan spin wizard Saeed Ajmal may miss the three match ODI series against Sri-Lanka, due to the ICC testing of his suspected bowling action within 21 days.
Ajmal’s action was reported by the umpires after the seven wicket loss to Pakistan in the 1st Test at Galle against Sri-Lanka, he will undergo an ICC testing within three weeks. The test will be conducted in England, Ajmal has the an option to skip the 2nd Test and go for the test or to play the 2nd Test and skip the ODI series and go for the test.
A close official told the media, ‘Since Ajmal is going to play the second Test in Colombo, he would be left with only a handful of days to complete his testing.’
The source further said, ‘At this moment, he is likely to miss the ODIs and travel for the tests on his action immediately after the Colombo Test ends. His chances of playing the ODIs appear thin, but his participation for any of the three games can’t be ruled out.’
The three match ODI series between Pakistan and Sri-Lanka will began on 23rd August at Hambantota and will end on 30th August in Dambulla.

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