Pakistan recalls paceman Sami

Pakistan paceman Mohammad Sami was Tuesday recalled for the tour of Australia following team management's request for an additional fast bowler, giving him a chance to revive a dwindling career.

"The selection committee has agreed to send Sami as reinforcement player to join the Pakistan team in Australia," a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) statement said.

The addition of Sami was requested to help ease the burden on the team's fast-bowlers in what is expected to be a demanding tour in Australia, the statement added. He will supplement an attack featuring Umar Gul, Mohammad Asif, Mohammad Aamer and Abdur Rauf.

KARACHI, Tuesday, AFP