Shahnawaz Dahani ruled out of Shaheens’ Darwin Tour due to injury

DARWIN: Fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani has been ruled out of the Pakistan Shaheens’ Darwin tour after sustaining a back injury, said a statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday.

The 25-year-old, who took four wickets in the first four-day match against Bangladesh A, will miss the remainder of the tour, including the second four-dayer starting this Friday, as well as the white-ball leg of the tour.

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Dahani will return to Pakistan immediately, where he will be assessed by the medical panel before commencing the rehabilitation process. His absence is a significant blow to the Shaheens, as he had shown promising form in the initial stages of the tour.

In response to Dahani’s injury, spin-bowling all-rounder Mubasir Khan has been added to the white-ball squad as cover. This strategic inclusion aims to bolster the team’s options in the upcoming matches.

Additionally, Khurram Shahzad, originally scheduled to return after the two four-day matches against Bangladesh A, will now be available for selection in the two one-day matches against Northern Territory Strike and Bangladesh A on 4 and 6 August, respectively.

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The Shaheens are set to face tough competition in the white-ball leg of the Darwin tour, which includes two one-day matches and the Top End T20 Series. The team’s management is optimistic that the adjustments to the squad will help maintain their competitive edge despite Dahani’s unfortunate departure.