Pakistan tour of India: Complete Coverage
Malik admitted it was a difficult time for his team but hoped his players would rise to the challenge.
"Injuries are a regular feature for players. They can play with niggles. After all, you are playing for your country.
"We have to win this Test which is very crucial for us. There is no other option before us," Malik said at the
pre-match media conference.
While paceman Umar Gul has been sent back after he aggravated a back injury, Malik, Mohammed Sami, Misbah-ul-Haq and temparamental fast bowler
Shoaib Akhtar were doubtful starters for the game.
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