Another Pakistani batsman injured after Saim Ayub

Pakistan’s reserve wicketkeeper-batsman for the Test squad, Haseebullah, has been ruled out of the series against West Indies due to an injury sustained during the South Africa tour.

The 21-year-old was rested for the upcoming two-Test series against West Indies after he was hit on the hand by a ball, requiring stitches.

Haseebullah, who has played one ODI and three T20 matches for Pakistan, was the second wicketkeeper in the 15-member squad alongside Mohammad Rizwan during the South Africa tour.

He made his T20I debut against New Zealand as an opening batsman under the leadership of Shaheen Shah Afridi on January 21, 2024. His ODI debut was against Zimbabwe under wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan's captaincy on November 24, 2024.

Haseebullah was also part of Pakistan's white-ball squad for the Australia and Zimbabwe tours but was included in the Test team only for the South Africa tour.

Meanwhile, medical reports of Saim Ayub, who suffered a fracture during the second Test against South Africa last week, are expected today (Thursday).

Top orthopaedic specialists will oversee his treatment in London, and the duration of his recovery will be determined after the reports are reviewed.

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