Pakistan Spinner Noman Ali Hospitalized, Ruled out of Australia Series

Pakistan spinner Noman Ali was admitted to hospital with acute appendicitis. So, he will be out of the rest of their series against Australia.

The 37-year-old Pakistani cricketer did not play in the opening Test against Australia in Perth. “Noman Ali complained of sudden and severe abdominal pain yesterday, leading to examinations and scans in an emergency that confirmed a diagnosis of acute appendicitis. On surgeon’s advice, he underwent Laparoscopic Appendectomy “, the Pakistan Cricket Board said.

Earlier, Pakistani pace bowler Khurram Shahzad was ruled out of the series on Thursday because of injuries. Spinner Abrar Ahmed missed the Perth Test with leg discomfort. He may return for the second Test in Melbourne that begins on December 26.