He picked up a back injury while notching up his fine 100 during the current Test between India and Pakistan.

On Sunday evening he was undecided about his future, but a worsening condition on Monday morning ensured that he bows out of the last Test.

The back spasms gave him a very bad night, ensuring that he plays no role for the third Test and, in this Test too he will not be on field during the Indian innings and may bat only if Pakistan is in a dire emergency.

Pakistan may also miss prolific Shoaib Malik, who has been relieved of duties to attend to his ailing father.