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Mushy set for shock call-up
by Bruce Talbot
Sussex look like losing Mushtaq Ahmed for the second half of the season after Pakistan captain Inzaman-ul-Haq admitted they were likely to recall him for their tour of England.
Mushtaq has not played for his country since October 2003 and has since become Pakistan's part-time bowling coach.
But injuries to Sussex team-mate Rana Naved and Shoaib Akhtar, which could affect their participation in the tour, have prompted a re-think by the Pakistan selectors.
Inzaman said: "The injuries to our main bowlers are a bit unsettling and we are thinking along the lines of balancing the attack by turning to Mushtaq for the Tests.
"His form has been outstanding and he clearly relishes bowling in English conditions. His experience could be invaluable to us."
Mushtaq would love the opportunity to prove he can still perform on the biggest stage at 35.
He said: "If they need me I am around and I'd love to help them.
"Pakistan should go with Danish Kaneria but they picked me against England after the end of my last season with Sussex when they were thinking about playing two leg spinners. I didn't get a chance but Danish bowled so well that I wasn't worried."
Losing Mushtaq would be a massive blow to Sussex's bid to win a second Championship..
He already has 47 wickets this season and would expect to do even better in the second half of the summer when pitches dry out.
Then there is the prospect that their star leg spinner would miss SussexÇs first appearance in a LordÇs final for 13 years in the C&G Trophy on August 26.
Cricket manager Mark Robinson said: "There isn't much we can do. How can you deny someone the chance to play for their country?
"I have spoken to Mushy. He doesn't want to join the tour to coach or watch but competing against England is a different matter.
"If it happens then so be it, there's no point losing sleep over it. We will have to react to the situation if or when it happens."
Meanwhile, Inzaman has accused Sussex of over-bowling Rana and putting his participation in thetour of England in doubt.
Rana will discover today whether he is suffering from Gilmore's Groin after limping out of Sussex's match against Middlesex earlier this month.
The 28-year-old flew back to Lahore last week for an initial assessment but has returned for specialist advice from the same London surgeon who operated on Sussex team-mate Jason Lewry last season.
Inzaman said: "I think he was excessively used in county matches and not provided proper rest.
"Teams have to use fast bowlers very intelligently to avoid any burnouts or injuries."
Sussex are disappointed with Inzaman's reaction. They are anxious to maintain good relations with the Pakistan Cricket Board to the extent that they have arranged RanaÇs travel and accommodation whilst he is back in England this week.
If Rana needs surgery he will be out for the rest of the season although he is more confident of participating than he was a few days ago.
He said: "I have hopes of getting fit in time to face England. If not, it would be a great disappointment because I have been waiting for this series.
"When I suffered the injury during the Middlesex match I felt pain even in walking but the injury has responded to treatment and now I can run with little discomfort."
Rana, who has played eight Tests and 45 one-day internationals, has suffered from groin problems in the past and Sussex cricket manager Mark Robinson says his fitness has always been carefully monitored.
He said: "I'm afraid injuries are part and parcel of the game and Inzaman is going to be disappointed because he may have lost his two most important bowlers for the tour.
"It's just unfortunate for Rana but we don't want it to affect our relations with the Pakistan board. They have been very good to us which is why we are helping them with RanaÇs arrangements when he is back over here."
Pakistan will give both Rana and Shoaib Akhtar, who is troubled by an ankle injury, as much time as possible to recover and may start their tour with only 15 players before adding to the squad once the fitness of their two strike bowlers is known.
The first of four Tests starts at LordÇs on July 13 and is followed by a five-match one-day series.
Meanwhile, RanaÇs replacement, Yasir Arafat, will make his Championship debut on Wednesday against Yorkshire at Arundel.
Mushy set for shock call-up
by Bruce Talbot
Sussex look like losing Mushtaq Ahmed for the second half of the season after Pakistan captain Inzaman-ul-Haq admitted they were likely to recall him for their tour of England.
Mushtaq has not played for his country since October 2003 and has since become Pakistan's part-time bowling coach.
But injuries to Sussex team-mate Rana Naved and Shoaib Akhtar, which could affect their participation in the tour, have prompted a re-think by the Pakistan selectors.
Inzaman said: "The injuries to our main bowlers are a bit unsettling and we are thinking along the lines of balancing the attack by turning to Mushtaq for the Tests.
"His form has been outstanding and he clearly relishes bowling in English conditions. His experience could be invaluable to us."
Mushtaq would love the opportunity to prove he can still perform on the biggest stage at 35.
He said: "If they need me I am around and I'd love to help them.
"Pakistan should go with Danish Kaneria but they picked me against England after the end of my last season with Sussex when they were thinking about playing two leg spinners. I didn't get a chance but Danish bowled so well that I wasn't worried."
Losing Mushtaq would be a massive blow to Sussex's bid to win a second Championship..
He already has 47 wickets this season and would expect to do even better in the second half of the summer when pitches dry out.
Then there is the prospect that their star leg spinner would miss SussexÇs first appearance in a LordÇs final for 13 years in the C&G Trophy on August 26.
Cricket manager Mark Robinson said: "There isn't much we can do. How can you deny someone the chance to play for their country?
"I have spoken to Mushy. He doesn't want to join the tour to coach or watch but competing against England is a different matter.
"If it happens then so be it, there's no point losing sleep over it. We will have to react to the situation if or when it happens."
Meanwhile, Inzaman has accused Sussex of over-bowling Rana and putting his participation in thetour of England in doubt.
Rana will discover today whether he is suffering from Gilmore's Groin after limping out of Sussex's match against Middlesex earlier this month.
The 28-year-old flew back to Lahore last week for an initial assessment but has returned for specialist advice from the same London surgeon who operated on Sussex team-mate Jason Lewry last season.
Inzaman said: "I think he was excessively used in county matches and not provided proper rest.
"Teams have to use fast bowlers very intelligently to avoid any burnouts or injuries."
Sussex are disappointed with Inzaman's reaction. They are anxious to maintain good relations with the Pakistan Cricket Board to the extent that they have arranged RanaÇs travel and accommodation whilst he is back in England this week.
If Rana needs surgery he will be out for the rest of the season although he is more confident of participating than he was a few days ago.
He said: "I have hopes of getting fit in time to face England. If not, it would be a great disappointment because I have been waiting for this series.
"When I suffered the injury during the Middlesex match I felt pain even in walking but the injury has responded to treatment and now I can run with little discomfort."
Rana, who has played eight Tests and 45 one-day internationals, has suffered from groin problems in the past and Sussex cricket manager Mark Robinson says his fitness has always been carefully monitored.
He said: "I'm afraid injuries are part and parcel of the game and Inzaman is going to be disappointed because he may have lost his two most important bowlers for the tour.
"It's just unfortunate for Rana but we don't want it to affect our relations with the Pakistan board. They have been very good to us which is why we are helping them with RanaÇs arrangements when he is back over here."
Pakistan will give both Rana and Shoaib Akhtar, who is troubled by an ankle injury, as much time as possible to recover and may start their tour with only 15 players before adding to the squad once the fitness of their two strike bowlers is known.
The first of four Tests starts at LordÇs on July 13 and is followed by a five-match one-day series.
Meanwhile, RanaÇs replacement, Yasir Arafat, will make his Championship debut on Wednesday against Yorkshire at Arundel.
Barrel of Fun
Abort, retry, fail
Well done to Mushy, but.......
JJ McClure
Go Jags
No Mushy at Lord's could turn the final into a nightmare 
The Large One
Who's Next?
Stop fretting. The last England v Pakistan test finishes on August 21. Even the ECB are not so dumb nor cruel as to allow two major cricket matches to clash like that.80's Seagull said:No Mushy at Lord's could turn the final into a nightmare
JJ McClure
Go Jags
The Large One said:
But I like fretting it gives me something to do all day. Pesimism is a natural trait of mine I can't seem to help it
Can Sussex refuse?
Scotty Mac
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- Jul 13, 2003
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theres only one ollie rayner
Withdean Wanderer
Banned
No Rana, no Mush.....
hmmm, f***
hmmm, f***
Dave the OAP
Well-known member
I'll take over...dont worry Sussex folks
10 Overs, 1 maiden, 7 Wickets, 37 Runs - bowling off breaks and the occasional "Dusrah" at Battle on Saturday to win us the game ( they were 126 for 2 chasing 206 to win when I came on with last 20 overs to go)
I can here it now....trigger's dulcit tones from the members end..." bowling pit Bull..." as another Lancashire scum makes his lonely way back to the pavillion.
10 Overs, 1 maiden, 7 Wickets, 37 Runs - bowling off breaks and the occasional "Dusrah" at Battle on Saturday to win us the game ( they were 126 for 2 chasing 206 to win when I came on with last 20 overs to go)
I can here it now....trigger's dulcit tones from the members end..." bowling pit Bull..." as another Lancashire scum makes his lonely way back to the pavillion.
Parson Henry
New member
So can someone confirm that Mushy will be available for 26th August?
Barrel of Fun
Abort, retry, fail
Perry Milkins said:
This is the end of the Pakistani tour. Doesn't look good if they want him for the One dayers
4th Test - The Oval - 17-21 Aug
SUSSEX vs TBC - Lords 26 Aug
Twenty 20 - Bristol - 28 Aug
1st ODI - Cardiff - 30 Aug
2nd ODI - Lord's - 2 Sep
3rd ODI - Southampton - 5 Sep
4th ODI - Nottingham - 8 Sep
5th ODI - Birmingham - 10 Sep
Parson Henry
New member
BarrelofFun said:This is the end of the Pakistani tour. Doesn't look good if they want him for the One dayers
4th Test - The Oval - 17-21 Aug
SUSSEX vs TBC - Lords 26 Aug
Twenty 20 - Bristol - 28 Aug
1st ODI - Cardiff - 30 Aug
2nd ODI - Lord's - 2 Sep
3rd ODI - Southampton - 5 Sep
4th ODI - Nottingham - 8 Sep
5th ODI - Birmingham - 10 Sep
I agree doesn't look good. Putiing my pessimistic hat on I think we should all look forward to next season when we should have our Paknamic Duo for all of the season!!!
Basil Fawlty
Don't Mention The War
Damn it.