T20 series is being played between Pakistan and New Zealand. This series is being organized in Pakistan. Where a total of three matches have been played and currently both the teams are tied at 1-1. The first match of the series could not be played due to rain, while the second match was won by Pakistan and the third match by New Zealand. Before the fourth match of this series, Pakistan team has suffered a big setback. Two players of the team have been out of this series. These players are none other than Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Irfan Khan.
PCB gave information
Pakistan Cricket Board has given this information on Wednesday after the radiology report of both the players. Although the board has not given information about the type of injury suffered by both the players, but from the statement it is known that Rizwan may have suffered a hamstring injury. Rizwan also appeared to be in trouble due to this while batting during the third match of the series.
Rizwan’s exclusion will affect Pakistan’s lineup. After Rizwan’s exclusion, the playing 11 has opened up for other wicket-keeper batsmen. The PCB said in a statement on Wednesday that the PCB Medical Panel received the radiology reports of Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Irfan Khan yesterday. After reviewing the reports and suggestions from the Pakistan team management, it has been decided to rest both the players from Thursday and Saturday’s T20 matches against New Zealand. Both players will work on their rehab with the PCB medical panel at the NCA.
Difficult to make a comeback for Pakistan
The injury crisis has deepened for the Pakistani team as Irfan has suffered a hamstring problem despite not suffering any discomfort during the game. After this the PCB was forced to remove him from the series. These have added to the team’s challenges, especially when Azam Khan is already out with a grade-one hamstring injury in his right leg. There cannot be a worse time than this for Pakistan. In such a situation, it will be difficult for the team to make a comeback in the next match of the series.
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