DALLAS – All-rounder Imad Wasim has been ruled of Pakistan’s opening match against the United States in the T20 World Cup 2024 due to injury.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the development stating that Imad Wasim will not be available for selection for Thursday’s match as he has been advised rest by the PCB Medical Team.
Ahead of the fourth T20I against England late last month, Imad had experienced discomfort in his right rib cage while batting in the nets and consequently missed the match.
He is expected to be available for selection for the 9 June match against India in New York, it said.
The 2009 champions will kick-start their journey in the 2024 event on Thursday against hosts United States at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Dallas, with the first ball to be bowled at 10:30am local time (8:30pm Pakistan time).
On 9 June in New York, Pakistan will go head-to-head with traditional rivals India before taking on Canada at the same venue on 11 June. Their final first-round match will be against Ireland on 16 June in Florida. If Pakistan qualifies for the Super-Eight stage, their three matches will be in Antigua and Barbados from 19 to 23 June.
