Saqlain, who has represented Surrey for several seasons, is the second overseas player after Sylvester Clarke to have a block named after him this season.

"It's a great honour for me to have my name somewhere in the stands at The Oval," Saqlain said to The News on Monday.

But affected by a knee injury which forced him out of international cricket, Saqlain missed the tour to India.

"It has been the most frustrating time for me -- especially to miss the tour of India. But I'm getting treatment and hopefully I should make myself available for the tour of the West Indies in May-June."

Saqlain last appeared in April 2004 against India in Multan. He has taken 208 Test wickets and 288 one-day wickets.