All-rounder Shoaib Malik replaces Maqsood

LAHORE: All-rounder Shoaib Malik has replaced Shoaib Maqsood in Pakistan's squad for the men's T20 World Cup in Oman and the UAE, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Saturday.

Maqsood has been ruled out due to a lower-back injury, for which he underwent an MRI scan on Thursday after picking up the injury during a National T20 Cup match of his team Southern Punjab against Northern on October 6 and missed the match against Central Punjab on October 7.

"Shoaib 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.

"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," said chief selector Mohammad Wasim in a PCB release. IANS