It has been known that the pacer has been advised 4 to 6 weeks of rest by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Medical Advisory Committee.
In what can be named a complete shocker for Team Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi has been ruled out of the next Asia Cup 2022. The left-arm speedster, who has been leading the national team’s bowling attack for a while, persistent a knee ligament injury while fielding during the initial Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. This will keep him out of action for enough time.
It has been known that the pacer has been advised 4 to 6 weeks of rest by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Medical Advisory Committee and independent expert following the latest scans and reports. This means, other than the Asia Cup, the fast bowler will also miss the historic home series against England upcoming month.
He’d hoped to get back to action with the New Zealand T20I tri-series in October, which will be ensured by the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.
Shaheen Afridi is disturbed by the news
“I have spoken with Shaheen and he is understandably upset with the news, but he is a brave young man who has vowed to come back strongly to serve his country and team. Although he has made progress during his rehabilitation in Rotterdam, it is now clear he will require more time and is likely to return to competitive cricket in October,” PCB Chief Medical Officer Dr. Najeebullah Soomro was mentioned as saying by Cricket World.
However he has made progress during his recovery in Rotterdam, it is now clear he will need more time and is likely to get back to competitive cricket in October.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s Sports & Exercise Medicine Department will be active closely with the pacer over the coming weeks to secure his safe return to competitive cricket.
Shaheen will continue with the Pakistan team as he finishes his recovery. Expected that PCB will announce a replacement for Shaheen for the Asia Cup soon.