Shoaib Malik replaces Sohaib Maqsood

Sohaib Maqsood has been ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 due to a lower back injury and has been replaced by Shoaib Malik.

Sohaib has picked up a lower back injury while playing the match against Northern in the National T20 Cup for his side Southern Punjab.

Pakistan’s Chief selector Muhammad Wasim said, “Sohaib is devastated to miss out on the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as he had worked hard for this event and was in sparkling form. We feel for him but injuries are part and parcel of the sport. I am sure after undergoing rehabilitation, he’ll fully recover to be available for future assignments,” he said in a press release.

“In his place and following discussions with the team management, we have decided to include Shoaib Malik in the side. I am sure Shoaib’s experience will be handy for the entire squad,” he added. – TBP