Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah on Wednesday ruled out of the Asia Cup due to an injury and will be replaced by emerging pacer Zaman Khan for the remainder of the tournament.

Naseem Shah’s shoulder had been injured during his outing against India. In the wake of his injury, the medical team advised Naseem to take rest ahead of the all-important World Cup.

Expressing his views regarding the injuries of Naseem and Haris Rauf, team doctor Sohail Saleem said, "Both Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf are the assets of the team. The medical panel will make an all-out effort to ensure the recovery of both Naseem and Rauf."

Mr Saleem made it clear that Rauf was making a recovery and that his side strain was now better than before.

– Dahani issued visa for Sri Lanka –

Shahnawaz Dahani had been issued a visa for Sri Lanka. The Multan Sultans’ pacer will touchdown in Colombo tomorrow to join the squad.

Earlier today, Zaman Khan reached Colombo.

– Saud Shakeel expected to replace Salman Ali Agha in Super Four match against Sri Lanka –

Left-hander Saud Shakeel is expected to replace Salman Ali Agha in the Super Four match against Sri Lanka at R. Premadasa on Thursday.

Salman had to face a brutal injury when the ball struck his face while attempting a sweep off Ravindra Jadeja against India in the Super Four match on Monday.

Salman’s face and eye are still swollen, due to which he is unlikely to take part in the all-important clash against Sri Lanka.

The 29-year-old also got four stitches between his nose and eye.