Pakistan recall Sajid Khan after spinner Abrar Ahmed ruled out of 1st Test against Australia

Pakistan recalled Sajid Khan after fellow spinner Abrar Ahmed was ruled out of the first Test against Australia with a leg injury, selectors said Sunday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Abrar will remain with the team to receive treatment.

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi (2R) throws the ball during a practice session(AFP)

"Ahmed injured his leg around the knee during the tour game and his MRI suggests rest and rehabilitation, which means he will not be available for the first Test," a PCB news release said.

Abrar will be assessed for the second Test in Melbourne from December 26, it said. The third Test is in Sydney from January 3.