Khurram Shazad will miss the remaining Test matches against Australia because of a rip in his abdominal muscle and a stress fracture in his left tenth rib.
During the first Test match, fast bowler Khurram Shahzad complained of discomfort on his left side.
According to scan results, he has a fractured left tenth rib and will not be able to play in Sydney or Melbourne.
After speaking with an expert in Australia, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will establish a final management protocol for the player.
After that, he would go back to the NCA in Lahore to complete his recovery process.
A PCB statement stated, “PCB will now consult with an expert in Australia following which a final management protocol will be established for the player.”
“He will then return to the NCA in Lahore where he will continue his injury management and rehabilitation.”
Pakistan face an uphill battle in the series, trailing 1-0 after a comprehensive defeat in Perth. Their quest to clinch a Test victory in Australia, unattained since 1995, confronts heightened challenges amid mounting injury concerns within their bowling unit.
