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Monday, October 17, 2011

Team morale high for Sri Lanka series: Misbah


ABU DHABI : Pakistan skipper Misbahul Haq says "morale of his players is very good as we have been playing very good Test cricket for the last year.Everyone knows their role. We are playing on a consistent basis," he said before the start of a three-Test series against Sri Lanka from Tuesday in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan host three-Test matches in the UAE. "Sri Lanka is one of best teams in the world and especially in these conditions" Misbah said. On the subcontinent, they are a tough side. We really have to play well. It doesn't matter if Sri Lanka have not been winning as they were playing in England, different conditions," Misbah said.Mohammad Hafeez, emerged as a quality all-rounder with his top-order batting in all formats as has his off spin bowling. Batting will revolve around Hafeez, Misbah, Younus Khan while Shoaib Malik likely to get another chance to resurrect his career.Pakistan's bowling attack is on full strength with fast bowlers Umar Gul & Wahab Riaz expected to return to side. Spin spearhead is Saeed Ajmal with Hafeez lending support and Abdur Rehman offering variety. (PPI)