Saeed Anwar to miss lead-up matches

JOHANNESBURG (South Africa), February 4: Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar will also miss the World Cup warmup match against Easterns at Benoni on Thursday after injuring his elbow during Monday's net session at the Wanderers.

Saeed was hit on the left elbow joint by a rising delivery from Shoaib Akhtar.

Saeed underwent a series of tests on late Monday and on Tuesday morning. According to medical reports, Saeed has damaged his tissues and has a bruised elbow.

"Saeed will also miss Tuesday's game but will hopefully be available for World Cup opener against Australia at Wanderers on February 11," team manager Shaharyar Khan said.

Samiul Hasan
Media Manager
Pakistan Cricket Team
February 4, 2003