Pakistan’s cricket team faces injury setbacks with pacers Ahmed Daniyal and Shahnawaz Dahani ruled out of the decisive third ODI against Zimbabwe. Their absence comes after a tumultuous series, with Pakistan determined to secure a win following their comeback in the second ODI. Replacements Abbas Afridi and Jahandad Khan have been brought into the squad as the team looks to maintain momentum.
As the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe reaches its decisive stage, Pakistan faces significant challenges due to injuries among key players. Pacers Ahmed Daniyal and Shahnawaz Dahani have both been sidelined for the remainder of the series following injuries sustained during a training session. Ahmed has suffered a hamstring injury, while Shahnawaz has been ruled out with a left ankle injury. According to a statement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the injured players will return to Pakistan after initial assessments confirmed their conditions.
In response to these setbacks, the PCB has announced replacements for the third ODI, set to take place in Bulawayo. Right-arm fast bowler Abbas Afridi, at 23 years old, and 21-year-old all-rounder Jahandad Khan will join the squad. Both were already included in the team for the upcoming T20I series in Zimbabwe and were anticipated to arrive before the first T20I on December 1. Additionally, Aamir Jamal has been selected to replace Daniyal in the T20I squad.
Pakistan’s performance fluctuated in the series thus far, as they experienced a surprising defeat in the opening ODI against Zimbabwe, losing by 80 runs under the DLS method. However, the team rebounded impressively in the second ODI, highlighted by a remarkable century from opener Saim Ayub, allowing Pakistan to chase down a target of 146 runs within 18.2 overs without losing any wickets.
The finalized T20I squad for Pakistan includes 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 article discusses the injury challenges facing the Pakistan cricket team as they prepare for a crucial third ODI against Zimbabwe, following mixed results in the series. The loss of key players due to injuries not only impacts their current performance but also alters the team’s composition going into the subsequent T20I series. Pakistan’s cricketing context highlights their recent struggles and eventual comeback in the series against Zimbabwe, emphasizing the stakes of the final ODI.
In conclusion, Pakistan’s preparations for the decisive third ODI against Zimbabwe have been severely affected by injuries to pacers Ahmed Daniyal and Shahnawaz Dahani. With replacements now in place, the team aims to overcome these challenges and secure a series victory following their recent resurgence. The outcome of the third ODI will not only determine the series winner but also set the tone for the upcoming T20I encounters.
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