Pakistan faced a significant setback ahead of their upcoming home Test series against West Indies due to an injury to their backup wicketkeeper-batter Haseebullah Khan.
The 21-year-old player sustained an unfortunate injury during practice, which ruled him out of the upcoming two-match series.
He was struck on the hand by a ball, which resulted in a wound that required stitches. Consequently, he will not be available for selection in the matches ahead.
Haseebullah, who has previously represented Pakistan in one ODI and three T20Is, was expected to be included as the second wicketkeeper in the squad alongside Mohammad Rizwan for the series against the West Indies.
However, due to this injury setback, Rizwan will now be the sole wicketkeeper in Pakistan’s squad.
It’s worth noting that prior to the Test series, West Indies will play a three-day practice match against Pakistan Shaheens, led by Test cricketer Imam-ul-Haq, from January 10 to 12 at the Islamabad Club.
Pakistan and West Indies will square off in the first Test from January 17 to January 21 in Multan, while the second match will commence on January 25 at the same venue.
West Indies Test squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair and Jomel Warrican.
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