T20 World Cup: Sohaib Maqsood ruled out, Shoaib Malik named replacement in Pakistan squad

Sohaib Maqsood has been ruled out of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 due to a lower back injury and has been replaced by Shoaib Malik in Pakistan's squad.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced that Shoaib Malik has been named in the Pakistan squad for the ICC T20 World Cup after Sohaib Maqsood was ruled out due to a back injury.

"Sohaib is devastated to miss out on the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as he had worked hard for this event and was in sparkling form. We feel for him but injuries are part and parcel of the sport. I am sure after undergoing rehabilitation, he’ll fully recover to be available for future assignments," Chief selector Muhammad Wasim said.