Pakistan middle-order batsman Haris Sohail who went for MRI scans on Wednesday has now been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. The MRI scans revealed that Sohail has a grade three tear injury, which he had picked up during a training session in Derby last week.

Even though the left-hand batsman was hoping to contribute to Pakistan in the upcoming three-match ODI series followed by a three-match T20I series in order to cement his place in the national team.

“I was keenly looking forward to the ODIs as part of my objective to contribute to the side's success and also cement my position in the side. In this background, I am disappointed that my tour has been cut short, but I will return to Lahore and undergo a rehabilitation program so that I can fully recover for the 2021-22 season,” the 32-year-old said.

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The ODI series between Pakistan and hosts England is scheduled to begin from 8 July at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. The second and third ODIs of this series will be played at Lord’s on 10 July in front of a capacity crowd and Edgbaston on 13 July with an 80% capacity crowd respectively.

Sohail, who was selected for the ODI series only, will return to Pakistan and undergo the rehabilitation programme at the National High-Performance Centre in Lahore.

The PCB medical panel has advised the left-handed middle-order batsman to undergo a four-week rehabilitation program before a reassessment is carried out.

(With PTI Inputs)