The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani will miss the remainder of the Pakistan Shaheens’ tour in Darwin due to a back injury. Dahani, who had a notable performance by taking four wickets in the first four-day match against Bangladesh ‘A’, has been ruled out of the upcoming matches, including the second four-dayer against Bangladesh ‘A’ starting on Friday and the white-ball leg of the tour.
The 25-year-old fast bowler will return to Pakistan immediately, where he will undergo an assessment by the medical panel before commencing his rehabilitation process. This injury is a setback for Dahani, who has been a promising talent in Pakistan’s fast-bowling lineup.
In response to Dahani’s unavailability, the PCB has included spin-bowling all-rounder Mubasir Khan in the white-ball squad as a replacement. Additionally, Khurram Shahzad, who was initially scheduled to return after the conclusion of the two four-day matches against Bangladesh ‘A’, will now stay on for the two one-day matches against Northern Territory Strike and Bangladesh ‘A’ on August 4 and 6, respectively.
Four-Day Matches:
– 19-22 July: Four-day vs. Bangladesh ‘A’
– 26-29 July: Four-day vs. Bangladesh ‘A’
One-Day Matches:
– 4 August: 50-over match vs. Northern Territory
– 6 August: 50-over match vs. Bangladesh ‘A
Friday, 9 August:
– 6:00 PM: Northern Territory vs. Perth Scorchers | DXC Arena
Saturday, 10 August:
– 10:00 AM: Melbourne Renegades vs. Melbourne Stars | DXC Arena
– 3:00 PM: Perth Scorchers vs. Pakistan Shaheens | DXC Arena
– 6:00 PM: Tasmania vs. Adelaide Strikers | TIO Stadium
Sunday, 11 August:
– 10:00 AM: Bangladesh HP vs. Melbourne Renegades | Gardens Oval
– 1:00 PM: Adelaide Strikers vs. Northern Territory | Gerry Wood Oval
– 3:00 PM: Pakistan Shaheens vs. Melbourne Stars | Gardens Oval
Monday, 12 August:
– 10:00 AM: Tasmania vs. Northern Territory | TIO Stadium
– 2:00 PM: Perth Scorchers vs. ACT Comets | DXC Arena
– 6:00 PM: Tasmania vs. Bangladesh HP | TIO Stadium
Tuesday, 13 August:
– 10:00 AM: Melbourne Stars vs. Adelaide Strikers | Cazaly’s Arena
– 1:00 PM: Northern Territory vs. Melbourne Renegades | DXC Arena
– 3:00 PM: Melbourne Stars vs. ACT Comets | Cazaly’s Arena
– 6:00 PM: Tasmania vs. Pakistan Shaheens | DXC Arena
Wednesday, 14 August:
– 10:00 AM: Melbourne Renegades vs. Perth Scorchers | Cazaly’s Arena
– 1:00 PM: Adelaide Strikers vs. Bangladesh HP | DXC Arena
– 3:00 PM: Melbourne Renegades vs. Tasmania | Cazaly’s Arena
– 6:00 PM: Northern Territory vs. Melbourne Stars | DXC Arena
Thursday, 15 August:
– 1:00 PM: ACT Comets vs. Bangladesh HP | TIO Stadium
– 3:00 PM: Perth Scorchers vs. Adelaide Strikers | Gardens Oval
– 6:00 PM: Melbourne Renegades vs. Pakistan Shaheens | TIO Stadium
Friday, 16 August:
– 10:00 AM: Tasmania vs. Melbourne Stars | TIO Stadium
– 2:00 PM: ACT Comets vs. Northern Territory | Gardens Oval
– 6:00 PM: Pakistan Shaheens vs. Bangladesh HP | TIO Stadium
Saturday, 17 August:
– 10:00 AM: ACT Comets vs. Adelaide Strikers | DXC Arena
– 2:00 PM: Bangladesh HP vs. Perth Scorchers | TIO Stadium
– 6:00 PM: ACT Comets vs. Pakistan Shaheens | DXC Arena
Sunday, 18 August:
– 10:00 AM: Semi-Final 1 | DXC Arena
– 10:00 AM: Semi-Final 2 | TIO Stadium
– 4:00 PM: Final | DXC Arena
This adjustment in the squad aims to ensure the team remains competitive despite the absence of Dahani. Fans and cricket enthusiasts will be eagerly watching the performance of the Pakistan Shaheens in the upcoming matches.
