Shan Masood ruled out of second test against West Indies due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:17 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Shan Masood has been sidelined for the second cricket test against the West Indies due to a fractured left index finger. The injury occurred when fast bowler Jayden Seales' short ball hit Masood during the first innings of the first test at Trinidad, where he scored a century. Masood's absence follows Pakistan's 90-run defeat in that match. The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed Masood is undergoing treatment and there are three candidates, Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, and uncapped Awais Zafar, vying for his spot in the lineup. The next test starts on Sunday, August 2, with Masood's participation in an upcoming series against England also in question depending on his recovery.
- •Masood fractured his left index finger during the first test.
- •He scored a century in the first innings but could not field afterwards.
- •Pakistan lost the first test by 90 runs in Trinidad.
- •The second test against West Indies starts on August 2.
- •Masood’s recovery will determine his participation in the England series.
- 5:17 AMYahoo Sports — Fractured finger rules out Masood for the 2nd cricket test against West Indies
"Pakistan in-form batter Shan Masood was ruled out of the second cricket test against the West Indies due to a fractured left index finger. Masood was the only bright batting spot in Pakistan’s 90-run defeat in the first test at Trinidad when the left-hander scored a century in the first innings. “Following a scan and clinical assessment, Shan is currently undergoing treatment from the Pakistan team medical panel,” the Pakistan Cricket Board said in a statement late Thursday.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Cricket•Oct 18, 2026, 12:38 PMSalman Agha ton, Eshan Malinga four-for as Pakistan notch 305
Cricket•Oct 18, 2026, 9:49 AMPCB snubs Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain after Imran Khan interview controversy
Cricket•Oct 18, 2026, 8:06 AMSri Lanka bowl, Pakistan hand debut to Baig
Cricket•Oct 18, 2026, 8:05 AMSri Lanka wins toss, elects to field against Pakistan in opening game of tri-series
ICC T20 World Cup•Oct 18, 2026, 6:00 AM'There is pressure on us': Pakistan's ICC trophy drought adds to players' burden
Cricket•Oct 18, 2026, 6:00 AMChris Woakes autobiography: Former England seamer slams Rob Key over 'shabby' exit