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Sports / Fri, 31 Jul 2026 ICC

Pakistan lose batter to injury for second West Indies Test

It means Masood will sit out the second match of the series that commences at Queen's Park Oval on Sunday, with Pakistan confirming the left-hander is also in some doubt for the start of the upcoming Test series with England from August 19. "Pakistan Test batter Shan Masood has been ruled out of the second Test against the West Indies after sustaining an injury to the index finger of his left hand during the first Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad," Pakistan said via a statement. "Following a scan and clinical assessment, Shan is currently undergoing treatment from the Pakistan team medical panel. "His availability for the first Test against England starting 19 August at Leeds will depend on his recovery and clinical progress. In the meanwhile, he will remain with the team."

It means Masood will sit out the second match of the series that commences at Queen's Park Oval on Sunday, with Pakistan confirming the left-hander is also in some doubt for the start of the upcoming Test series with England from August 19.

"Pakistan Test batter Shan Masood has been ruled out of the second Test against the West Indies after sustaining an injury to the index finger of his left hand during the first Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad," Pakistan said via a statement.

"Following a scan and clinical assessment, Shan is currently undergoing treatment from the Pakistan team medical panel.

"His availability for the first Test against England starting 19 August at Leeds will depend on his recovery and clinical progress. In the meanwhile, he will remain with the team."

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