Irfan injury not serious, says Pakistan coach Waqar
Irfan managed to bowl just three overs against UAE.
NAPIER (AFP) - Pakistan coach Waqar Younis erased doubts over the fitness of spearhead Mohammad Irfan who was injured during the World Cup 129-run win over the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.
"I don t think it s a major concern," said Waqar after the match. "He has an issue with his gluteus and it s an old problem.
"Irfan will be fine in the next couple of days and will play against South Africa."
Irfan, the tallest ever cricketer at 7 feet, one inch, managed to bowl just three overs and hurt his hip in the field on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old paceman has taken six wickets in the tournament with a best of 4-30 against Zimbabwe in Brisbane on Sunday.
He will be key in Pakistan s crunch game against South Africa in Auckland on Saturday.
Pakistan have four points in as many games and need to win their next two games -- the last against Ireland in Adelaide on March 15.
