Younis, Kaneria back for third ODI
Pakistan has recalled Danish Kaneria for the third one-day international against India at Jamshedpur, in place of Arshad Khan
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Inzamam-ul-Haq informed The Press Trust of India that Younis, who was down with a viral fever, has recovered and was ready to take his place back in the side. Sami has been rested due to the tough playing conditions in India. Speaking about the inclusion of Kaneria in the side, Inzamam said, "We want someone who can bowl in the middle of the innings. Besides, Danish is a specialist wrist-spinner who has the ability to take wickets. We want someone who cannot only bowl in the middle of the innings but can also get wickets for us."
Kaneria was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan in the Test series, picking up two five-wicket hauls. With Younis returning to the squad, Inzamam was hoping for a change in fortunes after being thrashed by India in the first two one-dayers. "He is a man in form and I feel that had our top order lasted 50 overs, we would have won both the games. I hope Younis's return would give us a more experienced middle-order. I don't think Younis will bat at number 3 and we will persist with either Abdul Razzaq or Shoaib Malik, depending on the situation. Younis will bat at No. 5 or 6."
Inzamam also mentioned that Shahid Afridi would continue to open the innings because the wickets suit his style of batting, and he can be more destructive in that posiiton.
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