A string of impressive performances in the domestic circuit has brought out of favour wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal in contention for a place in the Pakistan One-Day international team.
The wicketkeeper, who last donned the Pakistan jersey in 2014, reportedly met chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq on Sunday (December 11) and was asked about his fitness by the selectors, a clear indication that his name has been doing the rounds in the selectors’ mind.
A source revealed Akmal met Inzamam to clarify on his statement in which he had allegedly said about appealing to the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for justice. He also talked about taking a legal action to get into the team.
Speaking to PTI, the source said:“Kamran, who last played in April 2014 for Pakistan, is set to earn a recall for the one-day series in Australia in January.”
“He has clarified his position with the chief selector and assured him he had not said those things and was misquoted,” the source added.
Meanwhile, Akmal is ready to give up wicket-keeping to get into the playing eleven. With Sarfraz Ahmed performing consistently, it will be tough for the 34-year to break into the team as the gloveman. However, the veteran player is willing to play as a specialist batsman in the team.
Akmal said:“I told them I am ready to be given a chance as a specialist batsman as my form is very good and I am very confident of doing well if given a chance to make a comeback to international cricket.”
Akmal has been in terrific form this season in the Quaid Trophy. He has already hit five centuries in the tournament that started on October 1 and said he is looking to score another ton when he resumes batting on 27 in the day-night final on Tuesday. Monday was an off day due to Rabiul Awal.
“I am keen to make it six if possible when the final resumes on Tuesday,” he said.