Shaheen Shah Afridi has been advised 4-6 weeks of rest


Lahore: Pakistan’s premier fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was ruled out of Asia Cup to be played in Dubai later this month due to injury.
According to a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) statement, Shaheen Shah Afridi has been advised 4-6 weeks of rest by the PCB Medical Advisory Committee and independent specialists following the latest scans and reports.
Following the injury, Shaheen has been ruled out of the ACC T20 Asia Cup and home series against England. However, he is expected to return to cricket in October with the New Zealand T20I tri-series, which will be followed by the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022.
Shaheen’s replacement for the ACC T20 Asia Cup will be announced shortly. The Pakistan side will arrive in Dubai from Rotterdam on Monday.
Shaheen had suffered a right knee ligament injury while fielding during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
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