Times of Islamabad

Pakistan Cricket team faces a big setback

Pakistan Cricket team faces a big setback

CENTURION – Pakistan Cricket team faces a big setback ahead of the crucialTest against South Africa.

Leg-spinner Shadab Khan and fast bowler Mohammad Abbas are not fit for thefirst Test match against South Africa that begins on December 26 inCenturion.

Both Shadab and Abbas have made great progress recently and are improvingevery day.

However, they will continue with their current Rehabilitation Program aswell as their Return to Play Program.

If all goes according to plan, the team management is positive that bothwill be available for selection for the second Test in Cape Town thatbegins on January 3.