Shahid Afridi withdraws from PSL 2022 

Lahore: A major setback for Quetta Gladiators as all-rounder Shahid Afridi announced his withdrawal from the remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022.

Shahid Afridi’s announced his decision in a video message. In a video message that his body isn’t allowing him to continue playing at this moment. "The pain in my body has become unbearable, and I can’t endure it right now," Afridi said.

"I wanted to play the PSL for my fans and wanted it to end on a good note but I am unable to do so now. I’m sorry to the management of Quetta Gladiators and my fans," he said.

Afridi said he will immediately start his rehabilitation process and try to return back on the field for Kashmir Premier League.

He revealed that the back injury that he’s carrying for over 15 years now has started troubling him now.

"My whole body was paining, it was happening from the first game here, and last night it was just unbearable," Afridi told Geo following his announcement. "I know it's a difficult decision, but health comes first," he added.

Good bye to PSL | My body is in serious painhttps://t.co/yyHWSibxlH

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) February 13, 2022