Pakistan Suffer Injury Scare Ahead of Sri Lanka Test Series

Pakistan Test batter Shan Masood could miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka after suffering a calf injury that is projected to keep him out of action for another two to three weeks.

Key points

• Both Test matches will be part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle.
• Masood was appointed Test captain ahead of Pakistan's tour of Australia in 2023, where the team suffered a 3-0 series defeat.
• As reports indicate, Masood experienced discomfort in his left calf while playing for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) during a President's Trophy Grade-I match.
• When the team secured a 2-1 win on home soil, pakistan's only series victory under Masood came against England in 2024.
• He went on to lead Pakistan in 16 Tests, recording four wins and 12 losses, with a winning percentage of 25%.

As reports indicate, Masood experienced discomfort in his left calf while playing for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) during a President's Trophy Grade-I match. Pakistan Withdraws From Over-50 World Cup in India.

For context, the injury has ruled him out of the ongoing final round of the President's Trophy Grade-I.

Reports remarked the injury is not serious and the left-handed batter is anticipated to return to action after completing his rehabilitation. Nevertheless, his availability for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka remains uncertain.

Sri Lanka's tour of Pakistan will commence with a three-day warm-up match in Islamabad from November 4 to 6. The first Test will take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 9 to 13, followed by the second Test at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from November 17 to 21.

Both Test matches will be part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. Shoaib Akhtar Makes Major Claim Concerning Babar Azam's ODI Future.

Masood's potential absence comes just months after he was replaced as Pakistan's Test captain by Babar Azam in July.

During his captaincy, Pakistan additionally suffered a 2-0 home series defeat against Bangladesh.

When the team secured a 2-1 win on home soil, pakistan's only series victory under Masood came against England in 2024. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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