Shan Masood’s finger injury leaves his second-innings participation uncertain

Shan Masood is in doubt for Pakistan's second innings after suffering a finger injury during his innings on day three. He did not take the field on the fourth morning and did not bat at his usual No. 3 spot.

The player, a former Pakistan captain, sustained the injury while batting on day three. He was absent from play when the fourth morning began and was not deployed in the batting order in his customary No. 3 position. The issue has placed his involvement in Pakistan's second innings under question ahead of the next session.

The incident occurred during Masood’s knock on day three and was significant enough to prevent him from returning to the field the following morning. Team staff recorded his non-appearance at the start of day four, and the change in the batting lineup showed he did not take his usual place at No. 3. Those sequence of events form the factual basis for his current status being described as in doubt.

Match officials and team personnel noted his absence from action at the start of the fourth morning, underlining the immediate effect of the finger issue on Pakistan’s on-field options. Masood’s unavailability for fielding duties at that time was followed by his omission from the No. 3 position in the batting order. The combination of those occurrences has left the team with a short-term uncertainty regarding their established batting arrangement.

There has been no change to the recorded facts: the injury was sustained on day three, Masood did not take the field on the fourth morning, and he did not bat at his usual No. 3 spot. Those points stand as the confirmed details surrounding his status.

Masood’s participation in Pakistan’s second innings therefore remains uncertain given the finger injury and his absence from play at the start of day four. Further clarification on his availability will depend on developments within the team’s medical and selection processes.