Adnan Akmal, the Pakistan wicketkeeper,
has been ruled out of the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka after
fracturing a finger.
According to Pakistan Cricket Board
(PCB), Akmal fractured his index finger while taking catch on the third
day of the first Test in Abu Dhabi Thursday and he won’t be able to play
the remaining two Tests.
“Akmal got injured while taking a catch
on the last ball of day three and has fractured his left hand Index
finger. Akmal has been ruled out for rest of the three-Test series,” the
PCB said in a statement on Friday.
Occasional wicketkeeper Younis Khan took the charge behind stumps on the fourth day in Abu Dhabi.
Regular gloveman Sarfraz Ahmed has been
included in the squad for the remainder of series and will join Pakistan
team in time for the second Test starting in Dubai from January 8.
“On the request of team management for
replacement the national selection committee has decided to send Sarfraz
Ahmed to join the Test squad in UAE,” said PCB.
Akmal appeared to hurt his finger after
he took a low catch of Sri Lanka opener Kaushal Silva late on day 3. The
subsequent X-rays revealed a fracture.
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