Tanvir looks to regain form with Surrey stint

Sohail Tanvir, the Pakistan left-arm fast bowler who was dropped for the series in Sri Lanka after a poor World Twenty20, has said he has spent his time out of the side "overcoming his problems" and is now set for a stint with Surrey.

While Surrey have not confirmed the news and are still in talks with several players, Tanvir said he had signed a contract with the county and was waiting for his work permit to be sorted before leaving for the UK. "Since I am not a part of the Pakistan team at the moment therefore this stint with Surrey would provide me with good practice," Tanvir told the Pakistan television channel Business Plus. Tanvir hoped the stint would help him get back into the Pakistan side.

"I am aware that I am not bowling to the best of my ability, but I am confident that the loss of form is temporary and bowling at The Oval will give me my confidence and form back," Tanvir was quoted as saying by AFP

However the entry of the 17-year-old Mohammad Aamer into the Pakistan side has put Tanvir's return in doubt. Aamer, who made his Test debut against Sri Lanka, had a match haul of 6 for 112 in the first Test before going wicketless in the next two. But he is set to play the one-day series starting on Thursday.

Tanvir has welcomed the competition. "The healthy competition would enhance the performance level which will ultimately benefit Pakistan and whoever performs well should play for Pakistan."