Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has been ruled out of ODI tri-series final against Sri Lanka at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore due to medical concerns.
According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Shadab was declared unavailable after suffering a blow to the head from a bouncer during Pakistan’s fifth match of the tournament against Sri Lanka.
The board confirmed in an official statement that the all-rounder would miss the final on medical grounds following the incident.
Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi also confirmed Shadab’s absence at the toss, where he elected to field first. Faheem Ashraf was brought into the playing XI as his replacement.
Shadab’s absence comes after an impressive performance against England in the fourth match, where he scored 113 runs off 96 balls, including 13 fours and five sixes.
His innings helped Pakistan recover from a difficult position of 154-9 while chasing a target of 242. He also shared an unbeaten 84-run partnership with Haris Rauf as Pakistan secured a dramatic one-wicket victory to qualify for the final.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka made one change to its playing XI, replacing Eshan Malinga with Maheesh Theekshana.
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