ISLAMABAD: Pakistan were faced with yet another injury scare on Friday when batter Shan Masood was rushed to the hospital after getting injured during a nets session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), confirmed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Pakistan, who are scheduled to face India in a highly anticipated World Cup clash at the MCG on Sunday, arrived in Melbourne on Thursday to practice ahead of the match.
“Shan Masood is being taken to hospital for scans after a ball hit him in the right-hand side of his head during Pakistan's net session in MCG,” the PCB said.
Masood is an integral part of Pakistan’s upper order, often batting at the number three position. He has also opened the innings for Pakistan frequently in the past.
Pakistan has suffered from injury problems recently, with pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Wasim both getting ruled out of the Asia Cup 2022 before regaining fitness.
Leg-spinner Usman Qadir was replaced by batter Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad after he suffered a knee injury. Qadir is now part of the travelling reserves for the team.
