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Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has been ruled out of the first Test match against Australia starting on December 14. 

The mystery spinner incurred a right-leg knee injury during a first-class match. Off-spinner Sajid Khan has been called up as Abrar’s replacement.

“During an assessment by the medical team, a provisional diagnosis was made - justifying an MRI scan, which was done on the same day,” the PCB said in a brief press release.

“Abrar will undergo an intervention in Perth on Monday, after which conservative rehabilitation under the supervision of the team’s medical staff, will continue his road to recovery.”

The PCB also confirmed that the spinner hasn’t been out of the Test series as the cricketing board will decide his availability for the second Test after having a complete medical assessment.

“He has not been ruled out of the test series yet, but keeping the player’s wellbeing in mind for this and future tours, further assessment before the second test will ascertain his availability on this tour.”