Pakistan, March 30 -- Pakistan's opening batter, Usman Khan, has been ruled out of the second ODI against New Zealand after suffering a hamstring injury. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the news on Sunday. The 29-year-old sustained the injury while fielding during the first ODI at McLean Park in Napier on Friday.

An MRI scan showed that Usman Khan has a low-grade tear in his hamstring, making him unavailable for the second ODI. The match is scheduled for April 2 at Seddon Park in Hamilton. The injury leaves Pakistan without one of their key batters for the crucial upcoming game.

Pakistan is currently trailing New Zealand 1-0 in the three-match ODI series. The first ODI ended in a 73-run defeat for Pakistan, as they fell short...