fazaal24
02-13-2007, 06:31 PM
Ex-Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper Moin Khan has launched a late bid to make his nation's World Cup squad.
The veteran glovesman helped Pakistan claim the 1992 World Cup, but has not featured for his country for two-and-a-half years.
With Pakistan's 15-man squad yet to be confirmed and the squad ravaged by injury, Moin has unexpectedly thrown his hat into the ring.
The 35-year-old has 219 One-Day Internationals under his belt and has revealed his willingness to help the country in its time of need.
"Considering the difficult situation of the team, with so many players injured and wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal's poor performance, I am ready to play and help Pakistan in the World Cup," Moin said.
"I have been training hard and have experience on my side, so I think I can contribute for Pakistan in the current situation."
Moin certainly has the credentials, with 3,266 runs to his name and 287 victims behind the stumps, although his lengthy absence could still sway the decision.
Fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Umar Gul meanwhile remain doubtful because of injury, with Pakistan still to name their their final 15-man squad, which must be selected by Wednesday.
Pakistan have been drawn in Group D for the World Cup and take on the hosts West Indies on March 13 in what is sure to be an intriguing tournament curtain-raiser.
Source: http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=447816&CPID=471&clid=1214&lid=7201&title=Moin's+late+World+Cup+appeal&channel=cricket (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=447816&CPID=471&clid=1214&lid=7201&title=Moin%27s+late+World+Cup+appeal&channel=cricket)&
The veteran glovesman helped Pakistan claim the 1992 World Cup, but has not featured for his country for two-and-a-half years.
With Pakistan's 15-man squad yet to be confirmed and the squad ravaged by injury, Moin has unexpectedly thrown his hat into the ring.
The 35-year-old has 219 One-Day Internationals under his belt and has revealed his willingness to help the country in its time of need.
"Considering the difficult situation of the team, with so many players injured and wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal's poor performance, I am ready to play and help Pakistan in the World Cup," Moin said.
"I have been training hard and have experience on my side, so I think I can contribute for Pakistan in the current situation."
Moin certainly has the credentials, with 3,266 runs to his name and 287 victims behind the stumps, although his lengthy absence could still sway the decision.
Fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Umar Gul meanwhile remain doubtful because of injury, with Pakistan still to name their their final 15-man squad, which must be selected by Wednesday.
Pakistan have been drawn in Group D for the World Cup and take on the hosts West Indies on March 13 in what is sure to be an intriguing tournament curtain-raiser.
Source: http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=447816&CPID=471&clid=1214&lid=7201&title=Moin's+late+World+Cup+appeal&channel=cricket (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=447816&CPID=471&clid=1214&lid=7201&title=Moin%27s+late+World+Cup+appeal&channel=cricket)&