Rashid Khan doubtful for Afghanistan first Test against Zimbabwe after PSL injury

The spinner picked up a finger injury during Lahore Qalandars' clash with Quetta Gladiators and a decision will be made over his fitness on February 28

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Afghanistan are sweating over the fitness of Rashid Khan ahead of the first Test against Zimbabwe.

The 22-year-old picked up a finger injury on his bowling arm while playing in the Pakistan Super League for Lahore Qalandars.

Rashid suffered up the blow while fielding off Chris Gayle in the victory over Guetta Gladiators, his second and final game in the competition.

Too soon leaving @thePSLt20 But have to attend National duty 🇦🇫 . Thank you @lahoreqalandars and to all the fans for the great support and love .INSHALLAH see you next year . 👍👍 pic.twitter.com/ar6TJ1c0jc

— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) February 23, 2021

He has since left Pakistan and is being treated by health officials in the United Arab Emirates - where the two-Tests and three T20s are being staged behind closed doors.

A final decision over his fitness will be taken on February 28, ahead of the first Test taking place on March 2-6.

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