File picture of Pakistan spinner Noman Ali.
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Pakistan spinner Noman Ali has grow to be the second participant in two days to withdraw from the touring squad for the remainder of the Australia three-test series resulting from sickness and injury.
Ali, who did not play within the 360-run defeat within the first take a look at at Perth final week, underwent surgical procedure for appendicitis in Melbourne on December 23.
“Noman Ali complained of sudden and severe abdominal pain yesterday, leading to examinations and scans in emergency that confirmed a diagnosis of acute appendicitis,” a Pakistan workforce assertion learn. “Post-surgery he is stable and doing fine. He will be discharged later (on Saturday).”
The newest blow for the vacationers comes after quick bowler Khurram Shahzad, who took match figures of 5-128 in his spectacular take a look at debut in Perth, was dominated out for the remainder of the series with a rib stress fracture and muscle tear on Thursday.
Pakistan had already traveled to Australia with a weakened bowling lineup after quick bowler Naseem Shah was dominated out resulting from a long-term injury and Haris Rauf opted to play in Australia’s Big Bash League as an alternative of becoming a member of the touring squad.
Pakistan has misplaced its final 15 assessments in Australia, final profitable in 1995 on the Sydney Cricket Ground. The groups play the second take a look at in Melbourne starting on Boxing Day, with the third take a look at set for Sydney starting Jan. 3.
