Khurram Shahzad ruled out of Australia versus Pakistan Test Series

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Khurram Shahzad ruled out of the Test Series


Melbourne, 21 December 2023:

Khurram Shahzad has been ruled out of the Test series against Australia due to a stress fracture in his left 10th rib, as well as an abdominal muscle tear.

Fast Bowler Khurram Shahzad complained of discomfort in his left side during the first test.

PCB will now consult a specialist in Australia after which a final management protocol will be established for the player.

He will then return to the NCA in Lahore where he will continue his injury management and rehabilitation.

 

[Kianig89]

Our bowlers are made of glass, Abrar and now Khurram so another rookie to play at MCG

 

[The_KING]

Our players don’t have the fitness to play test cricket. We should simply stop playing test cricket.

 

[Buffet]

He was at least bowling tightly. Who is going to replace him?

 

[BouncerGuy]

I don't know what kind of fitness these guys have. Played 1 test, bowled not many overs, and still got a stress fracture in his ribs. He has been playing red-ball domestic cricket in Pakistan but cannot cope with just 1 international game.

 

[Buffet]

I don't know what kind of fitness these guys have. Played 1 test, bowled not many overs, and still got a stress fracture in his ribs. He has been playing red-ball domestic cricket in Pakistan but cannot cope with just 1 international game.

Aus ground and pitches are bit harder on body. Not saying that's the reason, but a general point.

 

[BouncerGuy]

There was a lot of time to prepare yourself for such a tour if they thought that the Australian tour would have some fitness-related problems. How many times a player will get injured until they prepare themselves for such a tour?

The reality is that these players are very weak both mentally and physically.

 

[Nasty Naz]

I don't know what kind of fitness these guys have. Played 1 test, bowled not many overs, and still got a stress fracture in his ribs. He has been playing red-ball domestic cricket in Pakistan but cannot cope with just 1 international game.

It's worth pointing out the domestic season is incredible jam packed to the point that List A/T20/FC was crammed in a 3 months window and Khurram probably played every match or very close to it.

I think this would explain why he was also often bowling in the mid 120's for most of the match. While he is not super pacey, he still has more pace than Mohammad Abbas. Hope he makes a full recovery but Pakistan aren't playing another Test after this series for a while so it might be a long wait before he plays for Pakistan again.

 

[BouncerGuy]

It's worth pointing out the domestic season is incredible jam packed to the point that List A/T20/FC was crammed in a 3 months window and Khurram probably played every match or very close to it.

I think this would explain why he was also often bowling in the mid 120's for most of the match. While he is not super pacey, he still has more pace than Mohammad Abbas. Hope he makes a full recovery but Pakistan aren't playing another Test after this series for a while so it might be a long wait before he plays for Pakistan again.

Yep. but if was injury-prone, why wasn't he rested for a few games before this tour started and he was in your plans for the selection as well?

He could have rested in the last 2 games. I hope he is fit again ut it won't matter much now as Pakistan is not playing many test matches in the near future.

 

[kingusama92]

Brutal.

Shaheen
Wasim Jr
Jamal
Nauman
Agha

This is going to be even worse than the 1st Test.

 

[BouncerGuy]

This is very much the state of Pakistan cricket. A deserving player got picked but he got injured as he was not fit enough to survive the hardships of test cricket. First, it was abrar and now Khurram.

 

[Kianig89]

even pakistan's A list players dont follow a diet, ghee paratha, biryani burger pizza are their go to foods shameful

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

even pakistan's A list players dont follow a diet, ghee paratha, biryani burger pizza are their go to foods shameful

On top of that they don't strength train.

How many years have some of these players been playing professional cricket? They can't dedicate an hour a day on weight training? Atleast look like an athlete.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan players have no fitness, especially in the red ball format. They expect that they can do well in the internationals just like they are doing well in the domestic but International cricket is at a different level and the pressure is way too high than any other local game.

 

[zaidihusain]

Maintaining 100% fitness is extremely paramount for any sportsman these days. PCB / Team Management must pay special attention on this area whether it is workload management, diet, rotational policy and players should be strictly educated on these issues. It is dismaying to see that so many players are injured at the time of such a high-profile series. Even in the current squad players like Abrar & Nouman are not fit to play. Many others like Naseem, Hasnain, Shadab, Ihsanullah are out due to injuries. This is not a coincident, this is happening because of unprofessionalism & sheer ignorance by team management & players

 

[Maliq_Mudasir]

Few Ex- cricketers hinted some flaws in his run up and action and suggested some minor changes to avoid injury.

But the question is why these things are not checked and analysed in domestic cricket ? Do they wait for the right time to get limelight?

 

[MANU ROY]

Big blow he was really looking good in first match much better than Shaheen

 

[Sher Khan]

Oh dear. Any health professional on here now how long he could be out for?

 

[Major]

abbas, mohammad ali or sameen gul

either 1 of the three should replace him

 

[Bilal Ahmad15]

What now????

He was the best bowler

 

[waseem84]

They should put mohammed abbas on the first flight available asap

 

[BouncerGuy]

Abbas should be there as a replacement. Mohammad ali and sameen gul are no good than him.

 

[RidiculousMan]

One of my main concerns is who will get Smith out? Khurram had him dancing a bit and bowled some unplayable deliveries.

A batter like Smith can score a flawless 200 and knock you out for the whole series.

 

[Mamoon]

@Sher Khan @Major

Told you, he is another soda bottle. Loud pop but nothing inside.

He will have a 15 Test career at max. Forget about him.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

I don't know what kind of fitness these guys have. Played 1 test, bowled not many overs, and still got a stress fracture in his ribs. He has been playing red-ball domestic cricket in Pakistan but cannot cope with just 1 international game.

thats shows pak domestic biriyani fitness..

probably they go play for free biriyani , nihari lunch..

 

[ask_analyse_act]

abbas, mohammad ali or sameen gul

either 1 of the three should replace him

Sameen gul - poor fitness and fielder
Ali - even worse (trundling at 120s with his pot belly)
Abbas - not enough FC cricket , can wait for his game in T20Is

 

[FearlessRoar]

Sameen gul - poor fitness and fielder
Ali - even worse (trundling at 120s with his pot belly)
Abbas - not enough FC cricket , can wait for his game in T20Is

Abbas not enough FC cricket?

 

[kron]

Khurram Shahzad ruled out of the Test Series


Melbourne, 21 December 2023:

Khurram Shahzad has been ruled out of the Test series against Australia due to a stress fracture in his left 10th rib, as well as an abdominal muscle tear.

Fast Bowler Khurram Shahzad complained of discomfort in his left side during the first test.

PCB will now consult a specialist in Australia after which a final management protocol will be established for the player.

He will then return to the NCA in Lahore where he will continue his injury management and rehabilitation.

These guys are cricketers or what? Don't they play first class cricket. It's much harder to play in Pakistan wickets for a bowler than bowling in Australian conditions. Yes Australia can be extremely hot and have huge grounds but most bowlers will get physio or massage therapist to help them during the game itself to keep them fresh and well conditioned once their spell is over.

It's getting ridiculous. Muscle sprain, tears and rib injuries are fatigue related. Over exertion of the body which clearly means lack of training as they are not in the optimal condition to bowl long spells.

When they are in training, don't these bowlers bowl long spells?

You only get better by bowling more. Brett Lee used to bowl for 4 to 5hours a day at times for 4 days a week prior to a league game.

 

[kron]

Australia's yo yo Test results require a pass of level 19

What's our fitness level? I looked it up, it was 17 under misbah. Misbah was supremely fit and he could get to level 21 itself.

17 was our pass mark under misbah. MISBAHHH THAT IS.

Now we have shan and babar etc.
Would be like 14 or 15 I am guessing. No wonder we are falling like a pack of flies.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

should replace him Wasim Jr. he has better speed and got the experience of intl games will definitely come good in Aus

He should have played instead of feku allrounder Faheem Ashraf, who did nothing with the bat as usual...

 

[Major]

@Sher Khan @Major

Told you, he is another soda bottle. Loud pop but nothing inside.

He will have a 15 Test career at max. Forget about him.

bro injury is part and parcel of the game.

but he got into the team through due process.

 

[Major]

Sameen gul - poor fitness and fielder
Ali - even worse (trundling at 120s with his pot belly)
Abbas - not enough FC cricket , can wait for his game in T20Is

mohammad abbas bro

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

If Shazad had been playing non-stop cricket at international level you could put it down to fatigue or stress related injury. This was basically his first outing at international level and it was too much for him, which would suggest that Pakistan players just aren't used to international standards of fitness training. Assuming they do any fitness training at all.

 

[Croma]

Plays one test match and gets injured. Pakistani bowlers are too brittle

 

[Marooned]

I'd rope in one of the two:

1) Shahnawaz Dahani
2) Arshad Iqbal

Most suited to these wickets. For a short term replacement they have the best chance of success here imo.

 

[emranabbas]

Plays one test match and gets injured. Pakistani bowlers are too brittle

did you just think he just flew in to the Pakistan team out of nowhere and just played one test match?
he's had a packed domestic season where he has been working hard not that he's injury prone or anything

 

[emranabbas]

Sameen gul - poor fitness and fielder
Ali - even worse (trundling at 120s with his pot belly)
Abbas - not enough FC cricket , can wait for his game in T20Is

is this Muhammad Abbas who just took 10 wickets in the recent FC game?
I'm sure he played over 100 FC matches

 

[adi_62941]

I remember a recent report from a journalist during the National T20 Cup. In one of the matches, PCB arranged a dinner for the players, featuring biryani, qormas, and naan during or after a T20 match from a local caterer. Consuming such a diet can hinder one's fitness and flexibility on the field. Khurram appeared notably weak in strength and did not seem like a bowler

 

[Rana]

Get selected for the National side

Get injured on the job.

Just Pakistan cricket things

 

[Rana]

He has a rib fracture…did some idiot bowl short to him in nets?

 

[moghul]

Not surprised as he was bowling at "lightning pace " of 125 kmh, spome female fast bowlers can bowl almosto at his pace. He was lucky to get some wickets but looked like another Hasan Ali to me. Amir Jamal is a real deal, at least looks like one.

 

[adi_62941]

Few Ex- cricketers hinted some flaws in his run up and action and suggested some minor changes to avoid injury.

But the question is why these things are not checked and analysed in domestic cricket ? Do they wait for the right time to get limelight?

Nobody seems interested in coaching at the grassroots level; everyone aims for national team coaching positions. To understand the attitude prevalent in Pakistani cricket, one needs to watch an episode of 'Haarna Mana Hai' on Geo. Two young cricketers are consistently clamoring for international appearances despite lacking significant performances in domestic cricket. Meanwhile, a senior ex-cricketer consistently makes bold comments about his past career and the team. They truly reflect our nation's collective mindset

 

[moghul]

He has a rib fracture…did some idiot bowl short to him in nets?

Probably Hasan Ali creatiinig his own spot in the test 11.

 

[Rana]

I don’t see how you can fracture your ribs practicing bowling? It’s as good as being run over by a Parked car

 

[Major]

Not surprised as he was bowling at "lightning pace " of 125 kmh, spome female fast bowlers can bowl almosto at his pace. He was lucky to get some wickets but looked like another Hasan Ali to me. Amir Jamal is a real deal, at least looks like one.

poor analysis

He was bowling a consisstent line, which is why he got wickets. Not because he got lucky.

Test cricket is not about just bowling one good ball and getting a fluke wicket. In test cricket you set up the batsman by bowling a consisstent line and length. You dont become a good bowler because you took a few wickets in one game or bowled pace.

If so, Marcus North would had been an all time great spinner for Australia based on a 5ver he took against Pakistan as a part timer.

The best bowler of the game was Khurram Shezad. He troubled Khawaja who played him really well. His bowling was tight. You dont need to be express if you can bowl with good line and length.

Aamir Jamal bowled all over the pitch. His first two wickets came because the Australiam batters saw him as the weak bowler and were attackin him. His third wicket of Carey was good, but he never bowled a consisstent line. You cant play more than 10 matches of test cricket if you dont have an accurate line and length.

Shadab Khan got dropped due to similar reasons from test when his line and length was an issue. Yasir Shah got dropped. Sami also had a similar issue in test cricket even though he had pace.

 

[Major]

I don’t see how you can fracture your ribs practicing bowling? It’s as good as being run over by a Parked car

There are researches that suggest that it can happen due to bowling actions

Rib impingement in first class cricketers: case reports of two patients who underwent rib resection

Two first class cricket bowlers presented with costoiliac pain secondary to rib impingement. In both patients, conservative management of the injury had failed to improve symptoms. Surgical resection of the affected rib was undertaken. At follow up, both ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[Major]

I don’t see how you can fracture your ribs practicing bowling? It’s as good as being run over by a Parked car

James Anderson: How strain of bowling can cause broken ribs

The broken rib suffered by James Anderson can be seen as a type of stress fracture. Anderson, 37, had a fairly high workload for someone who had recently returned from a long lay-off, bowling 19 overs in the first innings and 18 in the second before being unable to continue. With each of those ball

www.thetimes.co.uk

Here is James Anderson also explaining this

 

[shamaan]

S

abbas, mohammad ali or sameen gul

either 1 of the three should replace him

Sameen Gull or Irfanullah.

 

[160KPH]

Well, I’m very sad for him. I liked his bowling quite a bit during the first match.

I suppose Hasan Ali will be taking his spot in the upcoming match.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Hope he doesn't go the Mohammad Khalil route of 2005 series.

 

[Bilal Ahmad15]

Who replaces him?

 

[FearlessRoar]

Who replaces him?

Mohammad Abbas should replace him. He recently took 10 wickets in a match in the President's Trophy 2023-24.

 

[mazkhan]

This will be a short lived career like sohail khan,tanvir and aizaz cheema.

Shame he was picked too late because he was a good bustling muscular bowler .
Sohail khan was also good but fitness and injuries let him down.

Shahzad looked good but if these guy can't keep themselves fit and in shape they only have themselves to blame

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan Cricket Team Update:

Fast bowler Khurram Shahzad of the Pakistan cricket team will be returning home from Melbourne today. After consulting with doctors in Australia, the Pakistan Cricket Board has arranged a rehab plan for him, which will begin at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. Remember that Khurram Shahzad was injured during the Perth Test.

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[Champ_Pal]

Test cricket is hard on bodies. Bad luck to him. I hope it is not serious.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Nazar strikes again