Benoni (South Africa):Pakistan cricket team's Champions Trophy dreams suffered a major set back when captain Younis Khan fractured his
finger during a warm-up match against Sri Lanka here. Doctors have advised Khan
complete rest for the next three days. It is unsure whether he will be playing
in the next two practice games on Saturday and Sunday. Notwithstanding Khan's
injury, Pakistan, however, trounced Sri Lanka by 108 runs in the first warm-up
match ahead of eight nation tournament. The Pakistan team is staying in Johannesburg's
Santon Sun Hotel while in South Africa. Team manager Yawar Saeed has expressed
satisfaction over the security arrangement. "Over half a dozen security guards
have been deputed to guard the floor where Pakistan team is staying. I think in
recent times this is one of the best security cover the team is provided with,"
The News quoted Saeed, as saying.
