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Saeed Ajmal to return home after father’s death

Dawn Sport Published January 4, 2011
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Saeed Ajmal is one of Pakistan's two spin bowlers for the Test series against New Zealand. —AP/File Photo
Saeed Ajmal is one of Pakistan\'s two spin bowlers for the Test series against New Zealand. —AP/File Photo
LAHORE: Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal is set to return home from the national team’s tour of New Zealand after the death of his father, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) statement said on Tuesday. Ajmal is currently part of Pakistan’s 15-man squad for the Test series against New Zealand and is certain to miss the first Test, which starts on Friday, January 1, at Hamilton.

“PCB is making necessary arrangements to facilitate Saeed Ajmal’s early return to the country from New Zealand,” the statement said.

“The entire PCB family expresses their deepest sympathies to Saeed Ajmal on this sad occasion,” it added.

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Jinx Jack
Jan 04, 2011 09:26pm
The match starts on 7 January not 1, correct it!
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NASIM H ZAIDI
Jan 05, 2011 01:29am
Dear saeed Ajmsl my prayers are with you brother,Inasallah your father will find place in heaven .Take care . FROM CALIFORNIA
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir A
Jan 05, 2011 02:16am
INNA LILLA HAY WA INNA ILLEHEY RAJAYOON.
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