Pakistan hit by injuries ahead of series decider against Zimbabwe

While Ahmed picked up a hamstring injury, Shahnawaz was ruled out after a left ankle injury. Per a statement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), both the players will return to Pakistan after initial scans and clinical assessments confirmed the respective injuries.

As their replacements, 23-year-old right-arm quick Abbas Afridi and all-rounder Jahandad Khan (21) will join the visiting team ahead of the final ODI in Bulawayo.

The two were earlier named in the Pakistan squad for the subsequent three-match T20I series in Zimbabwe and were to join the team ahead of the first T20I on 1 December.

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