Sadaf Shamas replaces injured Najiha Alvi in Pakistan squad for Women’s Asia Cup (Image Source: IANS)
T20 Asia Cup: Wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi has been ruled out of Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup due to a knee injury, with right-handed batter Sadaf Shamas named as her replacement.
According to a statement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday, the decision was taken after medical assessments confirmed a joint issue, prompting the selection committee to draft in Sadaf for the marquee continental event.
"Najiha reported pain in her posterior left knee, while later the scans revealed a possible sprain in it. Following an assessment by the PCB’s medical team, Najiha is set to begin her rehabilitation programme immediately which is expected to last up to four weeks.
