Shaheen will be back in action after Two Weeks
Positive news for the Pakistan board and fans. As the star paceman will finish his rehab and will be back in action very soon
Shaheen Shah Afridi, the star pacer for Pakistan, injured his knee during the T20 World Cup final against England in Melbourne. The doctors have recommended a two-week recovery period. In the 13th over of England’s chase, the 22-year-old was forced to leave the field after he injured his right knee. This happened once again while taking a catch of English batsman Harry Brook.
In the T20 World Cup game, Afridi’s injury was crucial because of Iftikhar Ahmed. He finished his over and gave up a four and a six as England finished the chase with six balls remaining.
PCB comments
Shaheen Shah Afridi will be having his rehab at National High-Performance Centre in Pakistan. After his rehab, for two weeks he will be reassessed and will be decided on how to proceed with his comeback. Pakistan cricket board (PCB) in a statement said that the scan performed on Monday. Monday morning before the team left for Pakistan the board revealed there were no signs of an injury. And the discomfort in the knee was probably caused by “a forced knee flexion while landing.” After reviewing the scans with Australian knee expert Dr Peter D’Alessandro and PCB Chief Medical Officer Dr Najeebullah Soomro. It was comforting to learn that there was no damage. The left-arm fast bowler is happier and feeling better.
Shaheen Afridi after missing out in the final moments of the T20 World Cup final certainly cost the match for Pakistan’s side. On the other hand, England used Afridi’s injury to their advantage and changed the course of the match.
Good News For Pakistan fans
The famous pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is expected to play again after two weeks of recuperation. Which will provide the Pakistan cricket team with a significant boost before their next Test series against the Three Lions. Pakistan will be looking to make an impact after the emotional loss at the T20 World Cup final in MCG, Australia.
Although this time’s injury is not too significant. There is growing consensus that the PCB should keep a tight eye on the fast bowler.
