Pakistan faces big setback ahead of Centurion Test
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ISLAMABAD - Fast bowler Mohammad Abbas and spinner Shadab Khan are ruled out of Pakistan’s first Test against South Africa starting from tomorrow at Centurion.
According to PCB, the players will remain with the touring squad to continue with their rehabilitation program as team management is hopeful that the duo will be able to return before the second Test.
The statement said after assessing both Leg-spinner Shadab Khan and Fast Bowler Mohammad Abbas, the Pakistan team management has agreed that the two are not fit for the first Test match against South Africa.
However, they will continue with their current Rehabilitation Program as well as their Return to Play Program.
The PCB further said that if all goes according to plan, the team management is positive that both the players will be available for selection for the second Test in Cape Town that begins on January third.
