Pakistan’s Shahnawaz Dahani has been ruled out of the ACC T20 Asia Cup Super-4 match against India due to a suspected side strain. The injury happened while bowling in the match against Hong Kong in Sharjah on Friday
Shahnawaz Dahani during a match. (AP Photo)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Shahnawaz Dahani last played in the match against Hong Kong
- Pakistan will lock horns with India on September 4 in Dubai
- Shahnawaz Dahani has been a crucial part of the Pakistan team
Pakistan fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani has been ruled out of the Asia Cup 2022 match against India due to a suspected side strain. The speedster played in Pakistan’s match against Hong Kong on Friday, September 2 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
“Shahnawaz Dahani will not be available for Sunday’s ACC T20 Asia Cup Super-4 match against India due to a suspected side strain. The injury happened while bowling in the match against Hong Kong in Sharjah on Friday,” PCB was quoted as saying in a statement.
“As is the case with any suspected side strain injury, the medical team will monitor him for the next 48-72 hours, following which they will make decisions, including carrying out a scan and further participation in the tournament,” he added.
Pakistan have already been struggling with quite a few injury concerns. Earlier, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Wasim Jr were ruled out due to injuries. Wasim Jr played in the Group A game against India before sustaining the injury.
Pakistan called up Mohammad Hasnain and Hasan Ali as replacements. Dahani missing the game against India means that Pakistan would have to pick either Hasnain or Hasan Ali.
Dahani couldn’t pick up a wicket in the Group A match against India, but he bowled impressively in the match against Hong Kong, although he picked up a solitary wicket.
Pakistan, on Friday, beat Hong Kong by 155 runs and qualified for the Super 4 of the Asia Cup 2022. Mohammad Nawaz is currently their leading wicket-taker with six scalps. Against Hong Kong, Shadab Khan picked up four wickets.
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