PCB Seek Time To Finalize Preliminary World Cup Squad

By Faisal Naeem on Wednesday, 15th December 2010

To decide about the 30 men for the preliminary world cup squad a meeting was held today but according to information there is no result of the meeting. PCB is not able to decide about the final 30 name that has to be announce as preliminary world cup squad. A meeting held at the head quarter at Lahore but it was decided that 30 men name will be announced on later dates.

19th December is the deadline given by ICC for the preliminary world cup squad. There are some reports that PCB is consulting to add Shoaib Malikh, Kamran Akmal and Danish Keneria name in the 30 men list. There are some reports that Board is also seeking clearance of these three players.

The statement issued by PCB stated that in the meeting different issues were discussed and it was decided that ODI team for New Zealand tour and for the world cup will be announce on later dates. Three main players Asif, Aamir and Salman Butt will definitely be not a part of world cup squad as they are suspended by ICC.

Kamran Akmal, Danish Kaneria, Shoaib Malik and Rana Naved matter was also highlighted in the meeting. A source said that there is no justification that for dropping these experienced players. Chief selector, Mohsin Khan said that PCB clearance is necessary for player selection.

Tags: Danish Kaneria, Kamran Akmal, Rana Naved, Shoaib Malik