The 23rd probable, Aamir Sohail, former captain of Pakistan, whose name was added to the probables list by the Pakistan Cricket Board, remained conspicuous by his absence from the NSK training camp.

The training programme was shifted from Gaddafi Stadium Lahore to NSK following the continuing inclement weather in Punjab.

Although some sort of worries about personal safety and security might be lurking in the back of the minds of some players, ebullience and enthusiasm marked the general atmosphere at the NSK.

Most players are bursting with an upbeat morale and looking forward to the prospect of playing in a Test series on Indian soil after 12 years.

Being supervised by coach Javed Miandad, the probables seem to be concentrating on learning the finer points of the game irrespective of the outcome of the current debate on whether the Pakistan team should undertake the Indian tour or not.