In a setback for the Pakistan cricket crew, spinner Abrar Ahmed is very prone to miss the primary Take a look at of the upcoming three-match sequence in opposition to Australia, scheduled to begin on December 14. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formally confirmed this improvement on December 8, citing discomfort in Abrar’s proper leg.
The left-arm spinner skilled the discomfort throughout the warm-up recreation between Pakistan and the Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra, the place he needed to go away the sphere on Day 3. Although Abrar managed to take one wicket, conceding 80 runs in 27 overs, his participation within the the rest of the sequence is now unsure.
The PCB is taking a cautious method, with Abrar scheduled to bear an MRI scan on Saturday, December 9, to evaluate the extent of the harm. If the scan reveals no severe issues, he would possibly nonetheless miss the primary Take a look at, and his return timeline stays unsure.
With Abrar’s potential absence, Pakistan’s spin choices are restricted, relying primarily on Noman Ali as the opposite specialist spinner. Contemplating the historically pace-friendly situations on the Optus Stadium in Perth, Pakistan would possibly go for a pace-heavy assault or think about Noman as the only real spinner.
Pakistan enters the Take a look at sequence after a subpar efficiency within the ODI World Cup 2023, the place they completed in fifth place. With a change in captaincy, led by Shan Masood, Pakistan goals for an improved exhibiting in opposition to Australia. The crew will face a tricky problem on Australian soil and shall be wanting to make a robust begin, even within the absence of Abrar Ahmed.
As the primary Take a look at approaches, cricket fanatics shall be keenly observing Pakistan’s technique and efficiency, particularly contemplating the challenges posed by the situations and the formidable Australian crew.
Keep up to date with all of the cricketing motion, comply with Cricadium on Fb, Twitter, and Instagram