Pakistan opening batsman Imam-Ul-Haq has been ruled out of the second Test against Australia after suffering a finger injury.

The 22-year-old left-hander hurt his finger while fielding in Thursday’s fifth day and after leaving the field, tests showed it was fractured.

“Imam has fractured the fifth finger on his left hand while fielding and has been ruled out of the second Test in Abu Dhabi from October 16,” said a Pakistan Cricket Board spokesperson.