Razzaq to lead Pakistan in Hong Kong Super Sixes

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All-rounder Abdul Razzaq will lead Pakistan at this month’s Super Sixes in Hong Kong as he attempts to resurrect his career at international level. The 31-year-old, dropped from the national side since the World Cup in April, will lead a second-string Pakistan team for the Hong Kong event, which will be held from October 28 to 30. Umar Akmal and Sohail Tanveer — two more discarded players from the Test squad which faces Sri Lanka later this month — were also among the seven-member squad. Ramiz Raja, Hammad Azam, Yasir Shah and Sharjeel Khan are the others. Pakistan, who finished runners-up to Australia in the Super Sixes last year, are placed in Group C with South Africa, India and Hong Kong. Australia, England, Bangladesh and Ireland comprise Group B while an All Star team, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Scotland form Group A. The Hong Kong Sixes was first held in 1992 and is sanctioned by the International Cricket Council. Pakistan won the inaugural event, then again in 1997, 2001 and 2002.