Ajmal likely to reject Worcestershire offer –Cricket News Update
Pakistani off-spinner, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Saeed-Ajmal-c87859, may reject the offer being made by English county club Worcestershire of becoming their overseas player for the current season, owing to national team’s obligations.
Ajmal’s variable bowling skills dismantled http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Worcestershire-c866 to make a lucrative offer for his services.
However, the deal has stalled in recent days with the player not comfortable with the treatment of the English media, who played a critical role in criticizing his bowling action. Moreover, his international commitments have also become a major hindrance
in his availability for the upcoming English season.
"Saeed is keen to play for the county but he wants them to first confirm that he would be released for Pakistan's commitments in Sri Lanka in June-July and for the one-day series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 in August," told by a reliable source.
Meanwhile, another Pakistani left-arm fast bowler, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 Cricket board, who is still undecided whether
to release Junaid ( and Ajmal) for a full season.
The right-arm spinner is struggling with a knee injury these days but is expected to be fit before the start of the upcoming season. Currently he is waiting to get his No Objection Certificate from the cricket board.
"I have just recovered from a knee injury and I am feeling well now. But the PCB will let me know for what duration I can play in England," Ajmal said.
Ajmal is widely regarded as the most dangerous off-spin spin in world cricket. Despite making his international debut at the age of 30, he has made giant strides in making a permanent footing in the international team.
Looking at Pakistan’s upcoming schedule, which sees them touring http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 in May, followed by an important series of four ODIs and there Twenty20s against Australia in August, it is most likely that the board might not grant Ajmal a NOC.
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