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Just a couple of days before their departure to the Caribbean, Pakistan have been struck with the accidental injury to their key all rounder, Abdul Razzaq. The 27-year-old Razzaq will be missing the World Cup and has been replaced by another all rounder of lesser abilities, Azhar Mahmood. This news comes as a devastating one as Pakistan are still anxiously waiting on the availability of Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif.
According to reports, Abdul Razzaq was hit by a ball on his left knee during the team practice on Monday. Doctors have advised him to take atleast three weeks of rest and it is suspected that there could be a fracture. This hasn’t been a lucky season at all for Razzaq, he was also ruled out of the Test Series against South Africa due to an ankle injury. Another fast bowler, Umar Gul, who was sidelined with injury has been declared as fit and would be flying along with the team on March 1st.