Moin Khan spared from surgery

Karachi, July 24: Pakistan captain Moin Khan spared from surgery on his right knee after the medical tests confirmed that he was only suffering from muscular pain.

The wicketkeeper said from London on Monday that he has been advised two weeks of extensive exercises and physiotherapy for the stiff muscles.

"Dayle Naylor (former Pakistan physiotherapist), is supervizing my exercises. But I am glad that there is nothing serious which needed surgery," he said on telephone.

The pugnacious wicketkeeper added that he would be returning from London on Aug 6 and would join the training camp. However, he said he was still uncertain about his participation in the Singapore triangular.

"I will have to see my fitness level before declaring myself available," Moin said.

The skipper added that Inzamam-ul-Haq also consulted the specialist and was advised against surgery to his bone growth in left heel. He said Inzamam has been prescribed some exercises and medicines.

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Lt Gen Tauqir Zia was delighted with the news.

"It's a great news. But we have to be careful while considering them for the Singapore tour. Obviously, the inclusion of the two solve our team leadership problem but at the same time we can't jeopardize their appearance in the Toronto series (against India) and home series against England," he said