Azam is under the close supervision of the medical team, who are closely monitoring his condition
18 April, 2024
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During Wednesday's training session for upcoming Pakistan and New Zealand T20I series, Pakistan cricketer Azam Khan encountered discomfort in his right knee and right calf muscle while batting in the nets.
Swiftly responding to the situation, he received immediate medical attention and treatment.
Currently, Azam is under the close supervision of the medical team, who are closely monitoring his condition. A decision regarding his participation in the upcoming matches against New Zealand will be made once the results of radiology reports are available.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has assured that further updates on Azam's health will be provided in due course as the situation unfolds.
Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I series:
18 April: 1st T20I, Rawalpindi (7pm Pakistan Standard Time)
20 April: 2nd T20I, Rawalpindi (7pm PST)
21 April: 3rd T20I, Rawalpindi (7pm PST)
25 April: 4th T20I, Lahore (7pm PST)
27 April: 5th T20I, Lahore (7pm PST)
Pakistan squad:
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan (wk), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Irfan Khan Niazi, Usama Mir, Zaman Khan
Reserves: Haseebullah, Mohammad Ali, Agha Salman, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Wasim Jr
New Zealand squad:
Michael Bracewell (c), Tom Blundell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Dean Foxcroft, Ben Lister, Cole McConchie, Zak Foulkes, Jimmy Neesham, Will O’Rourke, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert (WK), Ish Sodhi
