Ajmal Shahzad has been withdrawn from the England team for the first Test against Pakistan which begins tomorrow.

The Yorkshire bowler has an ankle injury and was pulled out as a precaution, with White Rose colleague Tim Bresnan called into the 12-man squad.

Bresnan practised with the team at Trent Bridge today but could return to play for Yorkshire if he does not make the starting line-up.

ECB chief medical officer Nick Peirce said: “After twisting his left ankle with Yorkshire over a week ago, Ajmal went on to successfully play in a Clydesdale Bank 40 match for his county last Monday.

“Unfortunately, Ajmal felt some discomfort following England practice at the NCPC on Tuesday and, as a precautionary measure, it is felt he is best to undergo rehabilitation on the ankle for the remainder of this week.

“We expect Ajmal to make a full recovery. He hasn’t been ruled unavailable for the second npower Test starting next week. He will continue to be assessed this week before a decision on his fitness is made.”