"Hasan Ali suffered a groin injury whilst fielding during the 1st innings of the three-day practice match in Montego Bay. On clinical assessment there is strain to one of his adductor muscles," PCB said in a statement.

“He will undergo progressive rehabilitation to regain strength in the groin," the statement added.

The injury makes Hasan doubtful for first Test against the host [West Indies], which starts on 21st of April.

However, the team management expressed confidence that Hassan would recover in time to play the Test series.

"Currently we are confident that he will recover in time to be able to play in the Test series against West Indies," the PCB statement said. "We will continue review his situation as he progresses through rehabilitation stages and give an update later when we are satisfied with his successful recovery or progress," added the PCB.