Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi will be part of the nationwide squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022 in Brisbane as scheduled on Saturday, 15 October, after present process his rehabilitation program below the supervision of the PCB Medical Advisory Committee*.
Shaheen is now accessible for choice for the warm-up matches in opposition to England and Afghanistan on October 17 and 19 respectively, throughout which the workforce administration will assess his match health.
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Shaheen Shah Afridi mentioned that he’s extraordinarily excited in regards to the prospect of becoming a member of the nationwide workforce for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
“It has been a tough period for me to be away from the game and the team I love the most, and not part of some grueling and exciting matches,” he mentioned.
Shaheen mentioned that he has been doing six to eight overs with full run-up with none hassle for the final 10 days. Despite having an satisfying time with bat and ball within the nets, the left-arm seamer mentioned, “Nothing can replace the atmosphere of a match and I can’t wait to be in that setting.”
“It’s been a rigorous and challenging rehabilitation program, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. Frankly I feel fitter than ever and can’t wait to put on the play kit.” He thanked the PCB Medical Advisory Committee in addition to Crystal Palace FC (a London-based soccer membership that performs within the Premier League) for permitting him to make use of their services and take care of him throughout his rehabilitation.
Shaheen Afridi took seven wickets within the 2021 T20 World Cup in UAE. He received the Player of the Match award for his good spell and taking three wickets in opposition to India.
Meanwhile, opener Fakhar Zaman, who is without doubt one of the three touring reserves for the T20 World Cup, may also go to Brisbane together with Shaheen and National High Performance Center coach Umar Rashid. Fakhar will full his rehabilitation below the supervision of PCB’s Chief Medical Officer and workforce physician Dr Najibullah Soumro, after which a call on his participation will likely be taken if wanted.
Pakistan had been knocked out within the semi-finals of the final World Cup after shedding to eventual champions Australia. Pakistan will face arch-rivals India on the MCG in Melbourne on 23 October.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
