LAHORE: Pakistan openers Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub have been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia due to injuries, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Wednesday.
The PCB said both batters are undergoing rehabilitation under the supervision of its medical panel and will not be available for selection when the series begins on May 30.
According to the board, Fakhar and Saim have been advised to continue their recovery programmes. Further updates on squad changes and player fitness will be shared in due course.
The first ODI between Pakistan and Australia will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on May 30. The second and third matches are scheduled at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on June 2 and June 4, with all games set to start at 4:30pm local time.
The series marks Australia’s return to Pakistan for a 50-over bilateral contest after their 2022 tour, when Pakistan won the ODI series 2-1.
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