Gul, Arafat out of World Twenty20 squad

Paceman Umar Gul and allrounder Yasir Arafat have been ruled out of the cricket Twenty20 World Cup due to injuries in a double blow for Pakistan.

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Published: Sun 18 Apr 2010, 3:55 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 2:13 AM

Arafat sustained calf injury while Gul injured his shoulder during an extended training camp at Lahore.

Chief selector Mohsin Khan announced Sunday that fast bowlers Mohammad Sami and uncapped 6-foot-8 Mohammad Irfan will replace the injured players.

Pakistan is in Group A with Australia and Bangladesh for next month’s T20 World Cup in the Caribbean.

(Agencies)

Published: Sun 18 Apr 2010, 3:55 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 2:13 AM

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