Asif again sidelined
Reuters, New Delhi
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif was sidelined with back trouble as India's Uttar Pradesh reached 268 for seven against Sialkot on the opening day of a four-day game between the national champions.Asif said the injury was minor and he was being cautious ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy starting in India next month. Ranji Trophy champions Uttar Pradesh also suffered a blow before the toss when India batsman Mohammad Kaif withdrew due to fever. Asif, 23, struck two early blows for Pakistan's Quaid-e-Azam Trophy winners, including that of India one-day batsman Suresh Raina (5), before he was forced off the pitch after bowling just 6.4 overs.
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