Saqlain not to bowl today

Rawalpindi, Feb 29: Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam on Tuesday said off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq will not be able to bowl on the fifth day of the first Test. Intikhab said is under going various medical tests and has been advised by doctors not to exert.

Saqlain who was taken ill on Sunday night and was hospitalised for dehydration and chest pangs. Intikhab said that a few medical tests have been cleared but the results of two are still awaited. Intikhab said that whatever chances are there to save the match will depend on the early wickets of Waqar Younis and Abdur Razzaq.

The Pakistan coach was all praise for the gallant fight back led by debutant centurion Younis Khan and Wasim Akram. He said Younis Khan was an excellent find for Pakistan cricket.

Sri Lanka Managerupbeat: Sri Lankan manager T.B. Kehelgamuwa was upbeat with his team needing another 209 for victory. "I don't think we will have any problems in getting the remaining runs because the wicket is very good for batting, almost a dead track," the manager.