Pakistan's Ajmal returns to action, eyes World Cup


  • Cricket
  • Friday, 19 Dec 2014

Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal dives to get an unsuccessful catch hit by Sri Lanka's captain Angelo Mathews (not pictured) during the fourth day of their second and final test cricket match in Colombo August 17, 2014. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte

KARACHI (Reuters) - Pakistan’s top spinner Saeed Ajmal hopes to play in next year's World Cup after making his competitive return on Friday, three months after being suspended by the International Cricket Council for an illegal bowling action.

The 37-year old Ajmal played for Pakistan A against Kenya in Lahore, bowling six overs and taking one wicket with a remodelled action.

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