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Sajid Khan - (Source: @CricketRoom/X.com)
In a significant development around Pakistan cricket, star spinner Sajid Khan has suffered a fracture. Notably, the 31-year-old, who has travelled to the UK with Pakistan Shaheens for their limited-overs tour to England, suffered a blow to his thumb during the training at Onbridge School Ground in Kent.
According to the report from Geo Super, the spinner was taken for scans, and the reports confirmed a fracture to the right thumb. The incident occurred a day before Pakistan Shaheen's first match against the Professional County Club Select XI, and now the spinner has been asked to fly back to Pakistan at the earliest and will be treated at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore. The PCB has yet to name an official replacement for Sajid Khan.
Sajid Khan: The Key Spinner For Pakistan In Tests
It is not only a blow for the Shaheens but also for Pakistan as Sajid Khan formed a formidable duo alongside Noman Ali. The Shan Masood-led side were struggling in Tests for a long time and were on the course of losing another Test series at home when they were 0-1 down in the three-match Test series against England in October 2024.
However, Pakistan brought in Sajid and Noman for the 2nd and 3rd Test. The move did wonders as the hosts won the remaining two matches to claim the series. Sajid and Noman took all 20 wickets in the 2nd match. Further, Sajid won the player of the series award for his performance.
Sajid Khan Doubtful For Pakistan's Upcoming Tour
Notably, Sajid is only active in Test cricket, and Pakistan will kickstart their new WTC cycle in October when the defending Champions, South Africa, will tour the subcontinent.
There are still two months left for the upcoming tour, and Sajid should be fine in time for the crucial series against the Proteas.
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