Ahmed, Shahnawaz ruled out of last Zimbabwe one-dayer
ISLAMABAD: Fast bowlers Ahmed Daniyal and Shahnawaz Dahani have been ruled out of the ongoing One-day International series against Zimbabwe, of which the last match will be played on Thursday.
Ahmed sustained a hamstring injury while Shahnawaz suffered a left ankle injury during Sunday’s training session.
Initial scans and clinical assessments confirmed their respective injuries.
Upon their return to Lahore, both the players will report to the National Cricket Academy, where they will undergo rehabilitation and follow the prescribed protocols to ensure a safe return to competitive cricket.
The duo have been replaced by Abbas Afridi and Jahandad Khan, who will arrive in Bulawayo in time to be available for selection in Thursday’s series decider.
The two are part of the Pakistan squad for the T20 series, which will also be played in Bulawayo on Dec 1, 3 and 5.
Meanwhile, Ahmed has been replaced by fast bowler Aamer Jamal in a three-match T20 International series. Right-armer Aamer is a member of the ODI squad and featured in both the ODIs.
Squad: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Aamir Jamal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wicket-keeper), Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan.
Published in Dawn, November 28th, 2024