Pakistan's national senior cricket team in Australia without a doctor

Visa and passport issues have left Pakistan's national senior cricket team in Australia without a doctor and the under-19 side in the UAE without a team manager.

Sohail Saleem, who was named as the official team doctor for the series in Australia and New Zealand, is yet to join the team. "The Pakistan Cricket Board is still trying to get a visa for Dr Saleem and as soon as it comes, he will join the side in Australia in time for the first Test in Perth," a reliable source in the PCB said.

He said former Test batsman Shoaib Muhammad, who was named manager of the Pakistan junior side taking part in the Asia Cup in UAE, has similarly been unable to leave with the squad. "Shoaib had some expired passport issues which the board is sorting out and hopefully he will also soon reach UAE to take charge," the source said.

National off-spinner Sajid Khan, who is set to replace Abrar Ahmed in the Pakistan squad in Australia, has also had his departure delayed owing to visa issues.

The source admitted that before naming officials for any touring squad, the board should make certain that they will leave with their teams on schedule.