England vs Pakistan 1st Day Test: Ajmal Shahzad ruled out
Cricket player Ajmal Shahzad was ruled out of the 12-man English squad for the first test against Pakistan, starting at Trent Bridge on Thursday.
Ajmal place has been taken by fellow Yorkshire seam bowler Tim Bresnan.
“After twisting his left ankle with Yorkshire over a week ago Ajmal went on to successfully play in a 40-over match for his county last Monday.” said England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief medical officer Nick Peirce.
“Unfortunately Ajmal felt some discomfort following England practice at the NCPC (National Cricket Performance Centre) on Tuesday and as a precautionary measure it is felt he is best to undergo rehabilitation on the ankle for the remainder of this week.”
“We expect Ajmal to make a full recovery, he hasn’t been ruled unavailable for the second Test starting next week (at Edgbaston). He will continue to be assessed this week before a decision on his fitness is made.” Peirce added.
National selector Geoff Miller hopes Shahzad will be available for the second Test at Edgbaston, starting on August 6.He said: ‘His career’s just starting. There’s lots for him to work at. It’s disappointing for him, obviously, but he’ll fight back.
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