Wicket-keeper Adnan Akmal. PHOTO: AFP
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Akmal hurt himself while taking a catch on the third day of the first Test in Abu Dhabi Thursday.
"Akmal got injured while taking a catch on the last ball of day three and has fractured his left hand Index finger," the PCB said in a statement.
"Akmal has been ruled out for rest of the three-Test series. On the request of team management for replacement the national selection committee has decided to send Sarfraz Ahmed to join the Test squad."
Akmal caught Sri Lankan opener Kaushal Silva for 81 in the last over of the day and appeared to hurt his finger which on X-ray later revealed a fracture.
Ahmed, 26, was part of Pakistan's one-day squad during the tour of Zimbabwe in August this year but has not been selected since then.
Ahmed, who has so far played four Tests, will join the squad in time for the second Test starting in Dubai from January 8.
The third Test will be played in Sharjah from January 16-20.
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How can the Pakistan team play without an Akmal in the team? That must be a miracle or is it a New Year's gift for us.
@Omer: I guess it gives our eyes some relief as he would be out of the squad!!
Sarfraz Ahmed has been in pretty good form in domestic matches, and in my opinion, should've been selected before Adnan Akmal.I just hope that he will step up and seal his place through good performances.
Ali khan
Bring in Taufeeq umar. Play him at the top and bring Hafeez down the order.
@Stone: So how come it is blessing in disguise?
Blessing in disguise.Anyways his batting was way below par, but i guess sarfaz isnt any better then him!