A finger injury to [Umar Akmal](http://www.espncricinfo.com/wcl/content/story/505634.html) has lessened the chances of him replacing brother [Kamran](http://www.espncricinfo.com/wcl/content/story/505634.html) as Pakistan's wicketkeeper in the match against Zimbabwe on Monday in Pallekele. Though the injury to Umar's right index finger is not thought to be serious, it is unlikely now that the management will risk using him behind the stumps, allowing Kamran to probably retain his place in the XI despite his horror show in the 110-run loss to New Zealand on Tuesday.
Umar picked up the knock in fielding practice on Thursday at the Asgiriya stadium in Kandy, when he also kept wickets for a while. He sat out the practice session on Friday at the same venue, with his finger in strapping. According to manager Intikhab Alam, scans and an x-ray revealed no damage but no risks were taken in putting him through a practice session
I'm sorry but this is too much for a coincidence. Last year, when Kamran was rested, Umar had a back problem and couldn't play... and now that Kamran is to be rested, he has a finger injury. Gimme a break!
I'm sorry but this is too much for a coincidence. Last year, when Kamran was rested, Umar had a back problem and couldn't play... and now that Kamran is to be rested, he has a finger injury. Gimme a break!
^ agreed ... a common man can think the same, but when there was the time nothing was done against them!
As of now, we are limited to 15 person including 2 Akmals, management have to sit with them and encourage and let them know about the importance of this cup for Pakistan and for future of cricket in Pakistan, their eyes should be on winning the cup ... Losing the cup means no more cricket matches in Pakistan!
winning the cup means same thing....No more cricket atches in pakistan for a while. I wouldnt feeel bad if played without them and lost. Just ban em for ever !
