Shadab Khan provides injury update
All-rounder was not considered for New Zealand ODIs
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has revealed that he will spend three weeks on the sidelines after suffering an injury.
Pakistan vice-captain was not considered for selection, for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, after he suffered a fracture on his right index finger in Australia last week during the Big Bash League (BBL).
“Unfortunately, I have a small fracture in my finger, nothing serious, will be back within 3 weeks,” Shadab tweeted.
Shadab was also eager to see his replacement Usama Mir in action during the series against New Zealand.
“Congratulations to all selected. Especially the new members. Looking forward to watching @iamusamamir in action I am a fan,” he added.
The three-match series will be played at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi on 9, 11 and 13 January.
Uncapped batter Tayyab Tahir and wrist spinner Mir have been named in the squad after producing stellar performances in the Pakistan Cup, while Shan Masood and Haris Sohail have been recalled after missing out on ODI cricket since 2019 and 2020, respectively. Kamran Ghulam, who is part of the Test squad, has also been included in the ODI side for the first time.
Fast bowler Haris Rauf, who was injured during the first Test against England in Rawalpindi, has regained complete fitness and has been named in the line-up.
However, Shaheen Shah Afridi, despite making good progress, has not been included as the selectors, in consultation with the medical panel, have decided to give him more time to reclaim complete fitness. He is expected to return to competitive cricket next month in the HBL Pakistan Super League 8.
Pakistan’s ODI squad:
Babar Azam (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haris Sohail, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood, Tayyab Tahir and Usama Mir
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