Khurram Shahzad doubt for Boxing Day Test against Australia

F.P. Report

PERTH: Pakistan fast bowler Khurram Shahzad suffered an injury and he was doubtful his side second cricket Test against Australia, starting on Boxing Day, December 26.

Khurram Shahzad is in doubt after complaining of discomfort in his left side during the first Test in Perth.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday said Khurram had been sent for an MRI scan following the tourists’ heavy defeat and that the team’s medical panel would assess the result.

The 24-year-old took six wickets on his debut at Perth Stadium in a raw pace unit.

Pakistan are already depleted in attack, with injured quick Naseem Shah sidelined and Haris Rauf having opted out of the series to play in Australia’s T20 Big Bash League.