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Shan Masood Out of Second Test After Finger Injury
Shan Masood is a Pakistani cricketer who was hurt when a ball hit his finger during the first Test against the West Indies.
Because of the injury, he cannot play in the next Test match.
This hurts Pakistan’s chances of catching up in the series.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is treating him and will decide if he can play against England later.
The team is looking for other players to fill his spot.
Shan Masood ruled out of the second Test after a finger fracture.
Injury caused by a delivery from West Indies pacer Jayden Seales.
Pakistan Cricket Board says Masood is undergoing treatment.
Masood’s absence hurts Pakistan’s chances to level the series.
Selectors are considering Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, and Awais Zafar as replacements.
- Who
- Shan Masood and the Pakistan Cricket Board
- What
- Masood ruled out of the second Test due to a finger injury
- Where
- Port of Spain, Queen's Park Oval
- When
- After the first Test, second Test starts Sunday, August 2-6
- Why
- Injury sustained from a delivery by West Indies pacer Jayden Seales
Key facts
- Player
- Shan Masood
- Injury
- Left index finger fracture
- Affected Match
- Second Test vs West Indies
- Series
- Pakistan-West Indies Test series
- Impact
- Pakistan's chances to level series reduced
Quotes
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Official statement from Pakistan Cricket Board
“Pakistan Test batter Shan Masood has been ruled out of the second Test against the West Indies after sustaining an injury to the index finger of his left hand during the first Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad”
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“His availability for the first Test against England starting 19 August at Leeds will depend on his recovery and clinical progress”
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