A middle-order batter who captains his county Somerset, Abell picked up the injury while bowling in a match for England Lions against Sri Lanka A this week.
Four players have been selected into both squads - Tom Abell, Sam Cook, Matt Fisher and Tom Hartley - with a total of 28 players selected across the two formats.
A series of injuries kept the bowler out of competitive cricket since last March. But this week, he made his return for England Lions against England in a practice match ahead of the Test series against Pakistan starting on December 1.
England Lions will depart this weekend. England Men will travel to Abu Dhabi on November 18 and will play a three-day practice match against England Lions from November 23-25.
A former Wisden Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year and England Lions player, he has amassed over 3800 First-Class runs at an average of 32.30, with a best of 176.
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