Zahid Mehmood ruled out of Zimbabwe T20Is due to heat stress

He will now travel to Zimbabwe, with the Test squad, on April 21 instead of tomorrow

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Pakistan’s leg-spinner Zahid Mehmood has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe after exposure to extreme heat during the ongoing training camp in Lahore.

He was immediately provided treatment, which improved Zahid’s condition, but his departure has been delayed as a precaution. He will now travel to Zimbabwe, with the Test squad, on April 21 instead of tomorrow.

Earlier, the wrist spinner had been named as Shadab Khan’s replacement for the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, which will be played from April 21-25 in Harare.

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Pakistan leg-spinner Shadab had been ruled out of the ongoing South Africa tour and upcoming tour of Zimbabwe after suffering an injury during the second ODI against the Proteas on Sunday.

Shadab, who has suffered an injury on his left toe, will undergo a four-week rehab.