Published: Mar 04, 2015, 03:54 PM (IST)
Edited: Mar 04, 2015, 06:34 PM (IST)
Napier: Pakistan coach Waqar Younis erased doubts over the fitness of spearhead Mohammad Irfan who was injured during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 129-run win over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday.
“I don’t think it’s a major concern,” said Waqar after the match. “He has an issue with his gluteus and it’s an old problem. Irfan will be fine in the next couple of days and will play against South Africa.” FULL SCORECARD: Pakistan vs UAE in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
Irfan, the tallest ever cricketer at 7 feet 1 inch, managed to bowl just three overs and hurt his hip in the field on Wednesday. Top 10 batsmen in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
The 32-year-old paceman has taken six wickets in the tournament with a best of 4-30 against Zimbabwe in Brisbane on Sunday. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: POINTS TABLE
He will be key in Pakistan’s crunch game against South Africa in Auckland on Saturday. Pakistan have four points in as many games and need to win their next two games — the last against Ireland in Adelaide on March 15. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: SCHEDULE & MATCH DETAILS
