The T20 World Cup 2021 will be staged in the UAE in October and November. In meanwhile, Pakistan cricketer Sohaib Maqsood has been suffering a back strain and is now fighting against the schedule to be prepared for the major event. Here you can know why Shoaib Malik Will Replace Sohaib Maqsood in T20-WC.
Maqsood is also facing problems while walking as a result of his back pain. In this instance, Pakistan is likely to recall experienced cricketer Shoaib Malik if Maqsood is unable to compete in the multi-nation event.
The judgment on Maqsood’s fitness is expected to be made over the next few days. Players from Pakistan are presently in Lahore, where they will be screened for Covid-19. Only the participants who test Covid negative will be participating in the practice sessions, which will start on 10th October 2021.
Maqsood’s inclusion in the World Cup squad will be made after MRI Reports
On October 14, 2021, the Pakistan men will participate in net practice at the National High-Performance Centre and will also have a practice game. The complete team will then go to the UAE for the 2021 T20 World Cup on October 15, 2021.
According to the source, Maqsood had an MRI scan and was having difficulty walking. The ultimate decision on Maqsood’s participation would be made once the final report is received.
“Sohaib Maqsood was brought to a hospital for an MRI scan. He is finding it difficult to walk. His inclusion in the World Cup squad will be made after the report is released,” stated the source.
Sohaib Maqsood has 273 runs at an avg. of 13.65 with a strike rate of 116.67 in 26 T20Is for Pakistan. Maqsood’s replacement, Shoaib Malik who will be one among the Pakistan cricket legends.
Malik has bagged 2335 runs in 116 T20I appearances for Pakistan, making him the second-highest run-scorer in the format. In T20I cricket, the right-handed hitter has an avg. of 31.13 and has struck 8 fifties. In T20Is, Malik has also picked up 28 wickets with the ball.
