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Naseem Shah diagnosed with pneumonia, to miss remainder of T20 series against England

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Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the remaining matches of the T20 International series against England after doctors confirmed that he has contracted pneumonia and will remain hospitalised.

The 21-year-old was set to feature in the fifth T20I but the youngster had to be hospitalised late Tuesday night after he complained of chest pain, breathing difficulties and coughing.

The Pakistan Cricket Board said on Wednesday that Naseem's participation in a three-nation tournament in New Zealand which is followed by the World Cup will also be advised by the medical panel which will be monitoring his recovery.

Naseem played just the first match of the seven-match series against England in Karachi and was then rested for the next three matches. "Naseem has been diagnosed as having pneumonia and the medical panel is now monitoring him.

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