Sports Desk – Pakistan: Pakistan has suffered a setback ahead of its crucial Super Eight match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with fast bowler Salman Mirza’s participation against Sri Lanka in doubt due to a knee injury.
Mirza required assistance to leave the practice field after complaining of discomfort in his knee during training. He did not return for further sessions, raising concerns over his availability for the high-stakes encounter. Team officials have not yet confirmed the extent of the injury or a recovery timeline.
In a potential replacement scenario, Naseem Shah is expected to be considered for selection. Shah engaged in an extended individual net session alongside Khawaja Nafees and Usman Tariq as he prepared for possible involvement.
Pakistan faces a challenging qualification equation. To reach the semi-finals, the team must defeat Sri Lanka by 65 runs or chase the target within 13 overs, underscoring the importance of the upcoming match.
The contest is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., with team management monitoring Mirza’s condition before making a final decision on his availability.
