Fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani has been ruled out of the Pakistan Shaheens’ ongoing tour of Australia due to a back injury.
The injury will prevent him from participating in the second four-day match against Bangladesh A, scheduled to start on Friday, as well as the white-ball segment of the tour, which includes two one-day games and the Top End T20 Series.
The 25-year-old Dahani, who took four wickets in the first four-day match against Bangladesh A, will return to Pakistan immediately for further assessment by the medical panel. Following the assessment, he will begin a rehabilitation program to address his back injury.
To fill the void left by Dahani, the team management has called up spin-bowling all-rounder Mubasir Khan. Mubasir, who has shown promise in domestic circuits, will join the squad for the white-ball matches, adding depth to both the batting and bowling departments.
Additionally, Khurram Shahzad, initially slated to return home following the conclusion of the four-day series, will remain with the squad for the white-ball games.
Shahzad’s continued presence provides the team with additional options in the pace department for the upcoming one-day matches against Northern Territory Strike and Bangladesh ‘A’, scheduled for August 4 and 6, respectively.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed support for Dahani’s recovery and has emphasized the importance of ensuring players’ health and fitness.
The team’s management and medical staff will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed.
