 Afridi is a key figure for Pakistan with bat and ball |
Pakistan's hopes of saving the one-day series with India have been dealt a blow with Shahid Afridi ruled out of the remaining two games through injury. The all-rounder injured his ribs when he slipped over in a bathroom before Monday's loss in Lahore, which gave India a 2-1 series lead.
Afridi appeared in the match, scoring 18, but could bowl only three overs.
PCB cricket director Saleem Altaf said: "He has bruising around his rib cage and is required to rest."
Pakistan are already missing strike bowler Shoaib Akhtar, who was ruled out of the series on Sunday after missing the first two matches with an ankle injury.
Mohammad Sami was drafted into the squad as cover for Akhtar but no replacement has been announced for Afridi.
The fourth match of the series will be played in Multan on Thursday with Karachi hosting the final game on Sunday.
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