Yasir Shah out of practice match against CA XI

Leg-spinner incurs back injury during practice at Cairns


Sports Desk December 06, 2016
Yasir Shah in his bowling stride. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan's star leg-spinner Yasir Shah has suffered a back injury during practice and has been advised two days rest by doctors.

The injury rules him out of the day-night practice match against Cricket Australia XI which will start from December 8.

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Pakistan team was practicing in Cazaly's Stadium at Cairns when Yasir incurred the injury while bowling in the nets. Currently, he is getting treatment from medical experts.

The 30-year-old has bagged 116 wickets in 20 Test matches for Pakistan.

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