Gul ruled out of team

Pakistan team manager Yawar Saeed said Pakistan Umar Gul was ruled out of the ongoing second Test against England with a torn hamstring. Gul sustained the injury while bowling on the second day and he went for a scan at a nearby hospital. Despite his absence, Pakistan bowled England out for 251 with Saeed Ajmal taking five for 82 where six catches were dropped. Pakistan captain Salman Butt was unsure about Gul's injury that left them with just 3 bowlers in this match.

Pakistan has been given a schedule of six Tests in 7 weeks and Butt said such a programme was almost bound to lead to injuries. Butt said they have come straight to the World Cup and then come over here and played a few side games. The third Test starts at The Oval on August 18 and the series final takes place at Lord's, on August 26.