Wasim Akram back in training

JOHANNESBURG (South Africa), February 2: Nearly half the Pakistan cricket team utilized the optional training session on Sunday morning and underwent a gruelling 150-minute training session at the Wanderers.

The training session had been made optional after Saturday's tour opener against Gauteng Invitation XI that Pakistan won by nine runs.

The boys who took part in the training session included Saeed Anwar, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Yousuf Youhana, Younis Khan, Abdul Razzaq and Shahid Afridi. Pakistan coach Richard Pybus supervised the session.

Meanwhile, Wasim Akram is recovering from the stomach 'bug' that kept him away from Saturday's match.

"I had stomach upset and I have been feeling very weak for the last couple of days. Today I felt better and therefore, I started nets. I think I will be alright by Monday and will be ready for Tuesday's match against Gauteng at Lenasia," Wasim said.

The Pakistan cricket team is to attend a civic reception on Sunday evening that has been arranged by the local authorities.

Samiul Hasan
Media Manager
Pakistan Cricket Team
February 2, 2003