Bulawayo, November 27, 2024 – Pakistan fast bowlers Ahmed Daniyal and Shahnawaz Dahani have been ruled out of the final One-Day International (ODI) against Zimbabwe following injuries sustained during Sunday’s training session.
According to a press release issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Ahmed suffered a hamstring injury, while Shahnawaz sustained a left ankle injury. Initial scans and clinical assessments have confirmed the severity of their respective injuries, necessitating their return to Pakistan for further treatment.
Both players will arrive in Lahore on Wednesday and report to the National Cricket Academy, where they will undergo a comprehensive rehabilitation program under the supervision of the PCB medical team. The board emphasized that their recovery will follow strict protocols to ensure a safe and effective return to competitive cricket.
To cover their absence, Abbas Afridi and Jahandad Khan have been called up to the squad. Both players are expected to join the team in Bulawayo ahead of Thursday’s series-deciding ODI. They are also part of the Pakistan squad for the T20I series, scheduled to be played in Bulawayo on December 1, 3, and 5.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, Aamir Jamal has been named as Ahmed Daniyal’s replacement for the T20I series. Aamir, already a member of the ODI squad, has featured in both ODIs of the ongoing series.
Pakistan’s T20I Squad:
Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Aamir Jamal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (Wicketkeeper), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir, and Usman Khan.
The final ODI holds significant importance as Pakistan aims to seal the series after a hard-fought campaign. The inclusion of fresh talent like Abbas Afridi and Jahandad Khan is expected to bolster the team’s chances, while fans eagerly await the performances of the T20I squad in the upcoming matches.
