Razzaq, Azhar leave today

Published December 12, 2003

LAHORE, Dec 11: All-rounder Abdul Razzaq and Azhar Mahmood, with assistant manager, Mohammad Ahmd, will leave for New Zealand on Friday to join Pakistan squad.

Razzaq was given a clean bill of health by the doctors on Thursday while the departure of Azhar and Ahmed was delayed due to late issuance of visas.

The Pakistan squad, led by Inzamam-ul-Haq, left for New Zealand in the early hours of Thursday from Karachi.

They play two Tests and five One-day internationals during the 40-day tour.

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