Rawalpindi [Pakistan], September 28: Pakistan's star pacer Naseem Shah has contracted pneumonia, and will stay in hospital overnight, Pakistan Cricket Board announced. As per ESPNcricinfo, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated that the medical team is keeping an eye on him and that any decision regarding his participation in the remaining matches against England would be made only after reviewing his medical reports. PAK vs ENG 5th T20I 2022: Mohammad Rizwan Shines as Pakistan Beat England by Five Runs, Take 3-2 Series Lead

The development, however, practically disqualifies him from the entire Lahore leg of the series against England and casts serious doubt on his ability to play in the upcoming tour of New Zealand, which is scheduled to begin in Christchurch on October 7 and serve as a warm-up for the T20 World Cup.

The Pakistan squad will leave for New Zealand on October 3 to play a T20I tri-series also featuring Bangladesh, with the final on October 14. The team will next depart for Australia for the World Cup, where, after a pair of warm-ups - including against England - they play their opening group match of the tournament on October 23 against India in Melbourne.

Naseem featured in the first match of the current series against England, and also played a key part in the recently concluded Asia Cup. (ANI)

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