Blow for Pakistan ahead of World XI tour

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Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has suffered back injury ahead of World XI tour.

The pacer is currently playing county cricket for Essex has suffered a back injury, and as a result failed the fitness test, Essex Cricket said on Thursday.

Right-Arm fast bowler Sam Cook will be replacing the Pakistani fast bowler, as Essex prepares to take on Lancshire.

Earlier, Amir who was having a ball in England, was named player of the month in the Natwest T20 Blast. The swing bowler also made his presence felt at the English county after the pacer claimed a 10-wicket haul against Yorkshire at County Championship Division One.