Shabbir getting back into shape

Islamabad, March 2: Pakistan's lanky pace bowler Shabbir Ahmed will be available to play for Pakistan in the next few weeks. Former Test cricketer Ehtesham-uddin, who is a member National Selection Committee and camp commandant of the on-going PCB practice camp at KRL Stadium, stated this on Thursday.

Ehtesham said that the pacer has gained good rhythm and speed during the practice. It may be added here that PCB had to withdraw the name of Shabbir Ahmed from the Australian-bound team in October last year over throwing allegations.

There are no flaws in Shabbir action," he commented. The practice camp will help Shabbir get back into shape, he added. The basic idea is to keep the probable in good practice and fitness. With the inclusion of wrist spinner Danish Kaneria, the number of leg spinners in the camp has increased to three. Mushtaq Ahmed and Shafiq Ahmed of WAPDA, who played the three-dayer against the Sri Lankans called to the camp.