Faheem Ashraf ruled out of Test series against Australia

Inform all-rounder Faheem Ashraf has been ruled of the Test series against Australia.

The Islamabad United star player has been ruled out with a groin injury and will not be able to recover for the first Test match, sources have confirmed.

Furthermore, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to announce a replacement as his participation in the other two Test matches also remains unlikely.

The all-rounder was cleared by doctors to feature in the playoff match between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United. However, he still sustained the groin injury during the match.

Naseem Shah has been identified as his possible replacement as he is already included in the squad as a reserve player. The selection committee will make a final decision regarding Faheem's replacement by tomorrow afternoon.

Faheem has become the second casualty as earlier Mohammad Nawaz was also ruled out of the series due to an injury.