Sajid Khan, the off-spinner who was supposed to take Abrar Ahmed’s position in the Pakistani squad for Australia, has, ironically, had his departure from Pakistan postponed as well because of visa complications.
The Australian senior cricket team is without a doctor due to visa and passport complications, and the under-19 team in the United Arab Emirates is without a management due to travel restrictions. The official team doctor for the series in Australia and New Zealand, Sohail Saleem, has not yet been included to the squad. According to a trustworthy source inside the PCB, “The Pakistan Cricket Board is still trying to get a visa for Dr. Saleem and as soon as it comes he will join the side in Australia in time for the first Test in Perth.”
He stated that Shoaib Muhammad, a former Test batsman, who was appointed manager of Pakistan’s youth team competing in the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates, was likewise unable to depart with the team.
“Shoaib’s passport issues are being resolved by the board, and it is anticipated that he will soon arrive in the UAE to assume leadership.” the source stated.
Strangely, visa problems have also caused Sajid Khan, the off-spinner who is supposed to take Abrar Ahmed’s spot in the Pakistani side in Australia, to postpone his trip.
The insider said that the board ought to confirm that the officials will depart with their teams on time before designating them in any touring squad.
Spinner Abrar Ahmed was excluded from Sunday’s first Test match between Pakistan and Australia in Perth by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). On the third day of the four-day Test match against the Prime Minister’s XI, the leg-break googly spinner complained of soreness in his right leg. PCB issued a statement to confirm his departure from the squad. “Abrar Ahmed will not play in Australia’s opening Test match, which is scheduled to begin in Perth on December 14. Abrar left the field of play during the first-class match against the Prime Minister XI because of excruciating pain in his right leg, specifically around his knee, according to a PCB statement.
Additionally, the statement verified that Abrar will continue his recovery under the guidance of the team’s medical staff after undergoing a “intervention” in Perth on Monday.
Wahab Riaz, the selection committee chairman, gave his approval for the off-spinner’s name to be included to the roster, making room for right-arm spinner Sajid Khan.
As a result of a request from the team management, Wahab Riaz, the selection committee chairman, has authorized Sajid Khan’s name as an off-spinner. Sajid will visit Perth after his travel plans are confirmed, the statement continued.
Abrar bowled 27 overs in total against the Prime Minister’s XI throughout the game, giving up 80 runs but also taking Marcus Harris’s wicket.
Pakistan’s preparation for their three-match Test series against Australia included scheduling the four-day Test.
