Kamran's passport problems

Pakistan's reserve wicketkeeper, Kamran Akmal, has been forced to delay his arrival in Pakistan ahead of the Test series against Bangladesh, because his boss has locked away his passport.

"Kamran will be unable to join the training camp starting later this week," said a PCB press release, "as his club boss has left for vacation and at the same time has locked Kamran's passport in his locker." Kamran, 21, has been playing for the Limavady club in Ireland, and made a record 160 in the final of the North West Cup final last month.

In a message to Pakistan's selectors, Kamran indicated that he would not be able to retrieve his documents until August 16. The first of the three Tests against Bangladesh starts on August 20.