Usama Mir among five players who missed final practice before Australia clash

Fakhar has been ruled out of the clash against Australia as he is being treated for a knee injury

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Usama Mir was one of five players who were absent from Pakistan's final training session ahead of their World Cup clash with Australia in Bengaluru on Friday. .

Pakistan team had an optional training session at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.

Five players - Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Usama Mir and Haris Rauf - did not take part in Thursday's session.

Fakhar has been ruled out of the clash against Australia as he is being treated for a knee injury and is expected to be available for selection next week.

Meanwhile, Salman Ali Agha developed fever after Wednesday's training session and is recovering from it.