Wasim Akram returns from London (28 Nov 1997)

28 November

Wasim Akram returns from London

By Our Sports Reporter

KARACHI, Nov 27: Pakistan captain Wasim Akram returned home on Thursday morning from London after consulting his specialist who operated his bowling shoulder earlier this summer.

When contacted in Islamabad where he is with the Pakistan side, Akram said his surgeon was very happy with the shoulder. "He told me that it (shoulder) was progressing way ahead of time. He advised me about some exercises to be done for another two months which I will do with the assistance of Dr Dan Keisal," said a jet-lagged Akram. Akram said the exercises were basically to further strengthen the muscles around the shoulder. "He has given me another appointment in April."

The star all-rounder said his specialist was very happy when he told him that at Peshawar he bowled for three hours. "He was delighted because he never anticipated that I would do that. "He has told me that I can continue bowling long spells without any problem or fear."

Akram said during his stay in London, Lancashire chairman Jack Simmons contacted him and wanted to discuss with him about the coming season. "But since it was a short tour, I couldn't call on him. "I will be flying to London again in the third week of January. On Jan 22, it is the launching of my testimonial year. Hopefully, we will be able to discuss what we have to do in 1998." Meanwhile, England coach David Lloyd arrives in Islamabad on Friday morning to watch the second cricket Test between Pakistan and the West Indies.

Lloyd's visit is a personal one with all expenses paid by the England Cricket Board (ECB). Lloyd is keen to watch the West Indies in action because England are to tour the Caribbean next year for a five-Test series. It is presumed that Lloyd would be making some notes about the West Indies which may help his team break the winning drought against the two-time former world champions.

The English team arrives in Lahore on Dec 2 on a eight-day practice tour before they leave for Sharjah for the Champions Trophy to be participated by Pakistan, India, West Indies.

Source:: Dawn (https://dawn.com/)