PCB provides update on Shadab Khan’s availability for England World Cup game

Pakistan's Shadab Khan crouches behind the wicket after completing a run. - Reuters The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Saturday that all-rounder Shadab Khan is likely to be available for the Men in Green’s final round-robin clash of the ICC World Cup 2023 against England. In a brief statement, the PCB said that Shadab is “recovering well from a concussion” he suffered during the match against South Africa. However, Shadab will miss today's crucial match against New Zealand in Bengaluru.  “He [Shadab] did light training yesterday however there were still some symptoms ruling him out of this match [against New Zealand]. He is likely to be available for Pakistan’s last group match against England in Kolkata,” the PCB said in a brief statement. The right-armer got injured as he landed awkwardly on his shoulder, hitting his head on the ground, after he moved towards the ball and hurled it towards the stumps from mid-on during the match against the Proteas.It must be noted that Usama Mir was brought in as a concussion substitute in place of the 24-year-old as he was unable to field or bowl after suffering a concussion against South Africa.Usama was also part of Pakistan's side for the match against Bangladesh in place of Shadab.Pakistan will face England in Kolkata on November 11 in another must-win match. Pakistan squad for ICC World Cup 2023Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, M Wasim Jnr, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha.Travelling reserves: Mohammad Haris, Abrar Ahmed, Zaman Khan Shadab Khan Comments Submit مضمون کا ماخذ:عمومی کلیدی الفاظ