Gul winning fitness battle

Pakistan are confident paceman Umar Gul will be fit for the second Test against India in Kolkata starting on November 30.

Paceman eyeing second Test return

Pakistan are confident paceman Umar Gul will be fit for the second Test against India in Kolkata starting on November 30. Gul was forced to miss the first Test in Delhi due to a back strain with left-armer Sohail Tanvir taking his place in the line-up. However, team manager Talat Ali has reported that the injnury is not serious and should be fit for next week's encounter. Ali told The News: "Umar consulted with a local specialist here and he says that the injury is not of any serious nature. "The specialist says that the player should be all right after a few days of rest." However, Pakistan Cricket Board will give a final verdict on Gul's recovery and that would determine the speedster's chances for the second Test.