Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- By BIPIN DANI

Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has not yet recovered to play in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), T20 Cricket Tournament, according to Farveez Maharoof, Manager of the Kandy Tuskers Team.

The 38-year-old fast bowler sustained a hamstring injury during the opening match of the tournament against the Colombo Kings on November 26 and returned to the pavilion after delivering the last ball of his second over.

"He is not fit yet but our medical team is working hard to make him play and we are hopeful he will be available to play later in the tournament."

The team Physiotherapist, Lasantha Ekanayake and Dr. Chaminda Gunathilake are monitoring his fitness on a day-to-day basis.

Meanwhile, the Mahinda Rajap...