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Pakistan spinner Nauman Ali has been ruled out of the last two matches of the three-Test series against Australia due to surgery due to ‘appendix’ pain. In his place, Mohammad Nawaz will soon join the national team in Australia. Nauman Ali (37 years) thus became the second player to be dropped from the Pakistan team in two days. Ali did not play in the first Test in Perth last week, which Pakistan lost by 360 runs. He underwent appendicitis surgery in Melbourne on Saturday.
“Doctors have advised him to take complete rest for a few weeks, which means he will not be available for the remaining Test matches in Melbourne and Sydney,” a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official said. Nawaz will reach Australia on the next available flight.
“Given the logistical challenges, including visa issues for any new player, and the need for a left-arm spinner, Nawaz was the best available option for us as he had already been included in the squad for the T20 series in New Zealand.” he said. I went.”
According to a Pakistani team statement, “Nauman Ali yesterday suddenly complained of severe abdominal pain, after which he was examined and a scan revealed that the pain was due to ‘appendix’.”
According to the statement, “His condition is stable after surgery and he is doing well.” He will be discharged from the hospital on Saturday.” Debuted in Perth.
Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed is also doubtful for the second Test due to fitness issues, he did not even play in the first Test played in Perth. Pakistan have only one specialist spinner in Sajid Khan who was sent to Australia as Abrar’s ‘back up’.