Pakistan's ace fast bowler Wahab Riaz has been ruled out of the second Test against Sri Lanka after fracturing his left-hand on the first day.
Riaz, who played a vital role in Pakistan's thumping win in the first Test, was hit on his bowling hand by a Dushmantha Chameera bouncer while batting.
According to local media reports Team manager Naveed Cheema said, Wahab would be out of action for two weeks, which rules him out of the third and final Test in Pallekele from July 3. “Wahab underwent X-rays after play on Thursday and they showed a hairline fracture on his left-hand, He can`t play for at least two weeks,” he said.
Riaz's injury puts considerable pressure on pacer Junaid Khan and the spin pair of Zulfiqar Babar and leg spinner Yasir Shah.
His injury is a significant setback to Pakistan, who was dismissed for 138 on the opening day at P Sara Oval. It was unclear if Wahab will be available for the subsequent five-match one-day series which starts from July 11.
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