Mohammad Abbas set to miss third Test with shoulder injury

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Pakistani fast bowler’s curse has struck once again, an injured shoulder almost certain to rule Mohammad Abbas out of Pakistan’s deciding Test against New Zealand next week, but also potentially the South Africa tour next month.

Abbas injured his right shoulder diving in the field during Pakistan’s innings win against New Zealand in Dubai. He played through the Test with painkillers but a shoulder scan on Wednesday has prompted fears about the nature of the injury. The results have been sent to a shoulder specialist but the team’s early assessments suggest he could be out for anywhere between three weeks and four months.