Abrar Ahmed ruled out of Perth
Test
Pakistan cricket team suffered a huge blow on Sunday as mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed was ruled out of the first Test against Australia which is scheduled to take place in Perth from December 14.
Abrar bowled a total of 27 overs during the four-day practice
match against the PM XI where he also picked up a wicket. At the end of the
third day, he complained about feeling some discomfort in his right leg for
which the MRI was done.
“During an assessment by the medical team, a provisional
diagnosis was made - justifying an MRI scan, which was done on the same day,”
the PCB said in a brief press release.
“Abrar will undergo an intervention in Perth on
Monday, after which conservative rehabilitation under the supervision of the
team’s medical staff, will continue his road to recovery.”
“He
has not been ruled out of the test series yet, but keeping the player’s
wellbeing in mind for this and future tours, further assessment before the
second test will ascertain his availability on this tour.”
Off-spinner Sajid Khan has been called up as Abrar’s
replacement. The 30-year-old will travel to Australia as soon as his visa
process is completed.
“Meanwhile, chairman of the selection committee Wahab Riaz on
the request made by the team management has approved the name of off-spinner
Sajid Khan. Sajid will travel to Perth once his travel arrangement is
finalised,” the press release concluded.
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