Lahore, October 31, 2022 (PPI-OT):Opening batter Shamyl Hussain has been ruled out of the Pakistan U19 series against Bangladesh U19 due to fracture in his right thumb. Pakistan and Bangladesh will play a four-dayer, three 45-over-per-side fixtures and two T20s at the Multan Cricket Stadium from 4 to 18 November. Northern’s left-handed batter Shamyl, who was part of the squad for two T20s will be replaced by another left-handed batter Ali Ishaq.
Ali had represented Sindh U19 Whites in the National U19 tournaments (50-over and three-day) and had topped the batting charts in the National U19 Cup, scoring 316 runs from five matches, which included two centuries. The 19-year old had also represented Rawalpindi Raiders in the recently concluded inaugural edition of Pakistan Junior League.
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