ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 19: The all-rounder Aamer Jamal was cut from the Pakistani Test team so he could concentrate on recovering from a back injury. He was unable to play in the forthcoming Test series due to an injury he received while playing county cricket.
Jamal has been told by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to give the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore priority when it comes to his fitness and recovery. The team management and medical personnel stressed the need for a thorough recovery before he makes a comeback to the international arena, thus they made this precautionary decision. With his impressive home cricket results under his belt, Jamal was sure to make a big impact on Pakistan’s Test team.
But with the difficult schedule ahead, his injury has cast doubt on his capacity to withstand the demands of Test cricket. By sending him to the NCA, the PCB demonstrated their dedication to making sure important players are in peak physical shape before facing the rigors of international cricket.
Even though Jamal’s absence will be lamented, it gives other players an opportunity to stand out in the Test arena. Both supporters and pundits will be closely observing to see how the squad responds to this development and how soon Jamal can go back to full strength.
