Pakistan to play Somerset today
TAUNTON: The eyes of the cricket world are on Taunton today as the controversy dogged Pakistan team play Somerset in a 50-over friendly. The Pakistanis were coached into the County Ground shortly before 8.30am amid tight security. And spectators were queuing outside even earlier for the game, which starts at 10.45am. Pakistan will be without Test captain Salman Butt and pace bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer who are being interviewed by their country’’s cricket board. They were named by the News of the World in an expose of alleged betting scam involving bowling no balls to order in a Test match against England. Somerset are also resting a number of senior players. Pak team captain Shahid Afridi who came back said winning this match is vital for Pakistan, as the win will boost the morale of the team for upcoming one-day series and Twenty20 matches. The Pak players had a prolonged practice session for the match.
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Pakistan to play Somerset today
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