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Is Fakhar Zaman fit to play World Cup game against India?

The 32-year-old suffered a knee injury during the Asia Cup final and has not fully recovered

Is Fakhar Zaman fit to play World Cup game against India? PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan will play India tomorrow in a highly-anticipated T20 World Cup match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

However, the Men in Green have suffered a huge blow as top-order batter Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out from the game.

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As per reports, the 32-year-old suffered a knee injury during the Asia Cup final and has not fully recovered.

He joined the team in Brisbane and participated in the practice sessions, but he has not been cleared to return to action.  The team physio has advised him to rest for the game.

On the other, Shan Masood is now feeling betting and set to take part in the game. The 33-year-old a blow on his head during the practice session yesterday.

Pakistan's likely XI: Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Haider Ali, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.