In a huge blow for Pakistan, top-order batter Fakhar Zaman has actually been eliminated from the rest of West Indies trip. The 35-year-old Zaman was sidelined for the 3rd T20I after getting a left hamstring pressure throughout the 2nd T20I in Lauderhill and now has actually been eliminated of the upcoming three-match ODI series versus the Caribbean side.
The injury took place in the 19th over of West Indies’ innings as Zaman went after a ball in the outfield. After a medical examination, a moderate stress was validated in his left hamstring.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) verified that Fakhar got instant treatment and preliminary care following his injury and the left-hander is set to go back to Pakistan.
His rehab will be managed by the PCB medical group at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore. The PCB didn’t point out whether a replacement will be called or not for the three-match ODI series with the West Indies.
“Fakhar will return to Pakistan on the evening of August 4 and will continue his rehabilitation under the supervision of the PCB medical team at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore,” the PCB stated in a declaration.
Significantly, Khushdil Shah actioned in to change Zaman in the playing XI for the 3rd T20I, which Pakistan won by 13 runs in Florida on Sunday.
Before getting hurt, Fakhar made appealing starts in the very first 2 T20Is, scoring 28 and 20, however was not able to transform either into a significant innings.
Paradoxically, Fakhar had actually been brought into that team as a replacement for Saim Ayub, who had actually suffered an almost similar injury 6 weeks previously in South Africa while going after a ball to the border. Saim wound up costs 3 months on the sidelines.
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