Monday, August 4th, 2014

Saeed Is Keen To Return To New Road For Third Spell Next Season

Saeed Is Keen To Return To New Road For Third Spell Next Season

Saeed Ajmal has reiterated his desire to return to play for Worcestershire next season – international commitments permitting.

Ajmal ended his current spell at New Road a fortnight ago after taking 63 wickets in nine LV = County Championship matches.

The Pakistan spin star intimated an opportunity will be available during the opening half of the campaign to undertake a third spell at New Road.

He said: "I'm happy to come to play for Worcestershire. Let's see the schedule, it is busy, and I will need to take a rest as well.

"If I'm free for two and three months, I can come and play for Worcestershire.

"There is a tour of Zimbabwe in June and before that the IPL window is open for no-one playing international cricket so, fingers crossed, I can come and play for Worcestershire."

Saeed, whose first spell at New Road was in 2011, added: "I am happy to play at Worcester, the guys are good, coaching staff, office staff, are happy so I'm happy to.

"That's why I come here. I have quite a lot of offers but I like to play for Worcestershire."

Ajmal has joined up with Pakistan for their tour of Sri Lanka throughout August.