World Cup duo chopped by Pakistan axe

For the upcoming one-day series with West Indies Pakistan have dropped Kamran Akmal and Abdul Razzaq from their squad.

Akmal, wicketkeeper-batsman was hugely criticised during the World Cup after dropping a number of catches and missing vital stumping opportunities.Chief selector Mohsin Khan said We have given Kamran Akmal a break because his wicketkeeping was not up to the mark during the World Cup.

After managing only five wickets and 104 runs during five outings in the tournament, where Pakistan were knocked out by India at the semi-final stage, all-rounder Razzaq also misses out.
Rookie wicketkeeper Mohammad Salman, batsman Usman Salahuddin, fast bowlers Aizaz Cheema and Junaid Khan as well as all-rounder Hammad Azam have been included in the 16-man squad.

There is also a place in the limited overs set-up for Test match opener Taufiq Umar, who gets the call-up for the first time in six years.

Younis Khan, former skipper and pace bowler Umar Gul have been rested for the tour, which begins with a Twenty20 international in St Lucia on April 21. With the Test squad to be named at a later date, Pakistan will then play five ODIs and two Test matches against the West Indies.