Saeed available for Singapore

Karachi, Aug 9: Flamboyant opener Saeed Anwar has decided to participate in the triangular one-day series to be played in Singapore between Aug 20 and 28.

Saeed told Dawn late Wednesday evening that he made up his mind in the evening and will be confirming his availability to the selectors on Thursday.

"All I needed was to be sure that I am fit and can deliver the goods. After two days of training, I consider myself in good physical shape.

"But the Singapore series would provide him the required match fitness that I am missing," he said.

Saeed said his objective in the triangular series would be to run into form. He said he had a good Test series in Sri Lanka but the form in the triangular competition had slumped. he thought, was one of the reasons for Pakistan no posting

He said he wanted to get into form because of a tough and gruelling forthcoming season in which Pakistan play around 65 one-dayers and nine Tests. "I want to start on an encouraging note which would help my confidence with the progress of the season."

Saeed said he would accept captaincy if offered. Pakistan face leadership crisis as Moin Khan is all set to miss the Singapore tour on fitness grounds.

"Leading the Pakistan team is always a great honour. I didn't have a successful run earlier this year but I think I am now prepared to make mends for my earlier failure as captain," he said.