A finger injury kept Pakistan middle-order batsman Umar Akmal [ Images ] out of practice, a development which could affect his chances of replacing his brother Kamran behind the stumps against Zimbabwe in the World Cup league match in Pallekele on Monday.

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Umar, who is being tipped to replace Kamran behind the stumps for the Group A clash here, took a blow to his right index finger at the fielding practice on Thursday.

Team manager Intikhab Alam, however, said Umar's injury is not a serious one and the scans show there is no fracture. He said Umar was rested from the team practice as a precautionary measure.

Kamran was under pressure to retain his place in the side after dropping a couple of easy chances in Pakistan's 110-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand [ Images ] on Tuesday.

Umar has experience behind the stumps after he kept wicket during three Twenty20 [ Images ] games against New Zealand last year as well as in an ODI against South Africa [ Images ].

Meanwhile, Pakistan coach Waqar Younis [ Images ] carried out an extensive three-hour plus training session today in which batsmen were tested in a match-like situation by their own bowlers.

Pakistan has six points from four matches in the World Cup Group A. They defeated Kenya, Sri Lanka [ Images ] and Canda before losing to New Zealand.