The national team's preparations for the Asia Cup T20 have suffered a major setback with fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi ruled out of th...
The national team's preparations for the Asia Cup T20 have suffered a major setback with fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi ruled out of the 6-nation tournament as well as sidelined for 4-6 weeks.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Medical Advisory Committee and a panel of independent specialists have advised Shaheen Shah Afridi to rest for 4 to 6 weeks after reviewing his reports.
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Shaheen has been ruled out of the Asia Cup T20 after doctors' advice, while his services will not be available to the national team in the T20 series against England as well.
However, the Pakistan Cricket Board expressed hope that he will be fit before the series against New Zealand before the T20 World Cup in Australia.
Shaheen suffered a right knee injury while fielding during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
PCB Chief Medical Officer Dr Najeebullah Soomro said, "I have spoken to Shaheen and he is saddened by the news, but he is a brave young man who is determined to serve his country and team in the future." Is.
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They said that the fast bowler's injury, who is with the national team in the Netherlands, has improved slightly but it is now clear that he needs more time and is likely to return to competitive cricket in October.
He said the PCB's sports and exercise medicine department would work closely with the player in the coming weeks to ensure his safe return to competitive cricket.
According to PCB, Shaheen Shah Afridi's replacement for the Asia Cup will be announced soon and the Pakistan team will arrive in Dubai from Rotterdam on Monday.
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