Pakistan: Zahid returns from England (11 Oct 1997)

11 October 1997

Zahid returns from England

By Our Special Representative

RAWALPINDI, Oct 10: Pakistan pacer Mohammad Zahid returned to Lahore from England a couple of days ago after undergoing back surgery. Zahid, who captured 11 wickets here on his debut against New Zealand, was operated six weeks ago in England for stress fracture.

According to sources, Zahid contacted Pakistan physiotherapist Dr Dan Keisal here on Thursday and inquired when he was coming to Lahore. "Yes, he telephoned me. But said nothing about his injury and operation. I will go to Lahore on Saturday and will have a look at him before making any comment," Keisal told Dawn.

Zahid burst into international scene when he helped a Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis minus Pakistan draw the 2-Test series with New Zealand 1-1 when he grabbed 11 wickets in the match.

Zahid, termed by most as quicker than Waqar Younis, sustained back injury during April's two-Test tour of Sri Lanka. He bowled 28 overs in the first Test and then 12 overs in the first innings of the second Test under a temperature of 44 degree celsius.

Since April 27, Zahid has not played an cricket and in fact, had his Nottinghamshire contract cancelled.

Source:: Dawn (https://dawn.com/)