Imad Wasim, the Pakistan all-rounder, was on Thursday ruled out of the one-day series against England starting next month. The 26-year-old left-arm spinner, who bats left-handed, fractured a finger in his left hand during a first-class match for Islamabad against United Bank Limited in a Quaid-e-Azam trophy match on Thursday.

"Wasim has fractured his finger and is ruled out of the four-match one-day series against England," said a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesman. Haroon Rashid, Pakistan's chief selector, was at the venue when Wasim injured himself, however said that the all-rounder would miss the complete limited-overs leg, including the T20Is.

"His finger is fractured and is in plaster. Doctors have said he requires at least three weeks before they know his fitness situation. So he is out of the limited-over series," Rashid was quoted as saying by PTI.

Wasim has made his mark in one-day and T20 cricket since making his debut against Zimbabwe at home in May-June this year. He hit a last-over six to help Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in a T20 match in August this year. Wasim also hit a half century to help Pakistan win a one-day contest in Zimbabwe earlier this month.

Pakistan are likely to announce the ODI squad during the third Test against England in Sharjah, starting on Sunday. The first of four one-day matches between Pakistan and England will be played in Abu Dhabi on November 11. The two teams will also play three Twenty20 internationals.