Razzaq to miss World Cup

Pakistan have received another injury blow in the lead up to next month's World Cup with the news that all-rounder Abdul Razzaq will not be able to take part.

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Razzaq suffered a fractured knee when he was hit in the nets and will be out of action for at least three weeks, media manager Pervez Mir announced.

"He is out of the World Cup and we have called up reserve Azhar Mahmood as his replacement," said Mir.

Coach Bob Woolmer added Razzaq's injury was a blow as "he is one of our key players".

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