Asia Cup 2022 | Pakistan suffer blow as Mohammed Wasim Jr. ruled of Asia Cup due to side strain

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Friday that Mohammed Wasim Jr. will be missing the Asia Cup due to side strain.

The Pakistan team suffered a big blow ahead of the Asia Cup as fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jr. has been ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup tournament due to a side strain.

Wasim Jr. participation in the tournament was a big doubt as he pulled up during training on Wednesday and complained of lower back pain.

Now in a statement released on the Pakistan Cricket Board's official website, it has been confirmed that the fast bowler will not be taking part in the Asia Cup this year due to a side strain. The 21-year-old was assessed by the team medical staff and a MRI scan confirmed the unfortunate news.

The statement also said that the medical team will be closely monitoring Wasim's rehabilitation and his return to competitive cricket will be reassessed before the England tour of Pakistan.

"Fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jnr. has been ruled out of the ACC T20 Asia Cup due to a side strain. He had picked up the injury while bowling in Pakistan’s practice session on Wednesday. The bowler was assessed by the team medical staff, and MRI scan in Dubai confirmed the diagnosis.

The findings were discussed with the PCB Medical Advisory Committee, while an independent review by a specialist physiotherapist was also sought. The medical team will closely monitor Wasim’s rehabilitation and his return to competitive cricket will be reassessed before the England tour to Pakistan," read the statement.