Junaid Khan is a doubt for the World Cup after pulling out of Pakistan's squad for two one-day internationals against New Zealand.
The paceman has been advised to rest for at least two weeks to make a complete recovery from the hamstring injury he suffered during a conditioning camp in Lahore.
His place in the squad for the warm-up matches against the World Cup co-hosts will be taken by all-rounder Bilawal Bhatti.
The 23-year-old has played just two Tests and eight one-day internationals but was overlooked for Pakistan's final 15-strong World Cup squad.
"Junaid will not be leaving with the team on Tuesday night and Bilawal has replaced him for the two one-day internationals and two warm-up games in New Zealand prior to the World Cup," a PCB spokesman said.
Chief selector Moin Khan said Junaid would still link up with the squad if he is fully fit in time for the tournament, which starts on February 14.
Pakistan's first game comes a day later against fierce rivals India in Adelaide.
"The inclusion of Bhatti for the World Cup 2015 shall be contingent on his performance in the scheduled matches in New Zealand as well as Junaid's recovery," Khan said.
"If Junaid recovers, he will join the World Cup squad."
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