ENG vs PAK: Naseem Shah Ruled out
Naseem Shah Ruled out: The 19-year-old Naseem missed the second test in Multan because of a shoulder injury he sustained during the first exam in Rawalpindi. Due to a shoulder injury, Naseem Shah is now unable to play in the third and final test against England.
For the last test, the management of the Pakistani team has not yet announced Naseem’s replacement. Mohammad Wasim, an unproven fast bowler, is included in Pakistan’s 16-man squad, but they only used Mohammad Ali, a specialist seamer, in the second test, and bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf shared the new ball.
PCB’s Official Statement
The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Tuesday that Naseem Shah would not be able to play in the third and final test due to a shoulder injury. The National High-Performance Center in Lahore will now further evaluate Naseem’s injury before he begins his recovery, according to the PCB.
ENG vs PAK: Pakistan’s Injury problems continue
The injury to Naseem marks Pakistan’s third setback in the series. Due to a knee ailment, fast bowler Shaheen Afridi was forced to withdraw from the series. Also pacer Haris Rauf pulled up during his test debut at Rawalpindi with a thigh injury.
Pakistan is down 2-0 in the three-match series as a result of injuries to key fast bowlers. first test match between England and Pakistan in 17 years. On Saturday, the third test will start in Karachi.
Shah’s Test Career Until now
Since making his Test debut in 2019, Naseem has played in 14 matches, taking 38 wickets at an average of 36.94. He took five wickets in the Rawalpindi Test against England, which Pakistan lost by a score of 74 runs. Due to Pakistan’s preference for the spin-heavy side, he was not selected for the second Test at Multan.
At 2-0, England is in front in the three-match series. They are ranked No. 5 and Pakistan is ranked No. 6 in the ICC World Test Championship standings. On Wednesday in the late afternoon, both teams depart for Karachi.
World Test Championship Rankings?
2-0, England is in the lead of the three-match series. They are ranked No. 5 and Pakistan is ranked No. 6 in the ICC World Test Championship standings. On Wednesday in the late afternoon, both teams depart for Karachi.
