With the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) barring top players from participating in the Bangladesh league, discarded wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal is keeping his fingers crossed over his participation in the 50-over event. The PCB has stopped Test players from playing in the league to avoid burnout and possible injuries before the important series against England next month. The players who have been barred from playing in the event include Younus Khan, Shoaib Malik, Imran Farhat, Mohammad Hafeez and Abdul Rehman, while the PCB is yet to make a decision on giving the go-ahead to those who are not the part of team.
However, wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal, who has been overlooked for the national side ever since the World Cup, is gearing up for the event. “I’m hoping to get clearance from the PCB,” Akmal said. “The board is only stopping players who are part of the team and since I’m not playing for Pakistan right now, I’m confident that I’ll get the NOC. I’m scheduled to leave for Bangladesh next week.” The wicket-keeper said that the upcoming event was a good chance for him to gain some international exposure. “Bangladesh will be hosting the Asia Cup and if I’m recalled for that, my stint in the league can help a lot.”