IND vs PAK: Pakistan’s Dahani to miss Asia Cup clash against India due to injury

Pakistan medium pacer Shahnawaz Dahani will not be available for his team's Asia Cup Super-4 match against India on Sunday, September 4, due to a suspected side strain.

Pakistan‘s Shahnawaz Dahani celebrates after taking the wicket of Hong Kong’s Yasim Murtaza during the T20 cricket match of Asia Cup between Pakistan and Hong Kong, in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. | Photo Credit: AP Photo/Anjum Naveed

Pakistan medium pacer Shahnawaz Dahani will not be available for his team's Asia Cup Super-4 match against India on Sunday, September 4, due to a suspected side strain.

Dahani injured himself while bowling in the match against Hong Kong in Sharjah on Friday, where he took a wicket.

As the protocol is with any suspected side strain injury, the medical team will monitor him for the next 48-72 hours, following which they will make decisions, including carrying out a scan and further participation in the tournament.