Shaheen Shah Afridi
Injured Shaheen Shah Afridi to miss Asia Cup
Islamabad: Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will miss the upcoming Asia Cup due to injury, giving a blow to the Pakistani side.
He has been advised 4-6 weeks rest by the PCB Medical Advisory Committee and independent specialists following latest scans and reports.
"This means Shaheen has been ruled out of the ACC T20 Asia Cup and home series against England, but is expected to return to competitive cricket in October with the New Zealand T20I tri-series, which will be followed by the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022," read a statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Shaheen had suffered a right knee ligament injury while fielding during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
PCB Chief Medical Officer, Dr Najeebullah Soomro said: “I have spoken with Shaheen and he is understandably upset with the news, but he is 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’s Sports & Exercise Medicine Department will be working closely with the player over the coming weeks to ensure his safe return to competitive cricket," he said.
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