Pakistan’s pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi walks in floor whereas representing Brisbane Warmth throughout Large Bash League (BBL) 15. —X/@iShaheenAfridi
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recalled left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi from the continued Large Bash League 15 (BBL) after he sustained an “unexpected injury” throughout Brisbane Warmth’s match towards the Adelaide Strikers on Saturday.
Taking to X, the Brisbane Warmth participant expressed gratitude in the direction of the BBL administration, his franchise, and followers for supporting him throughout his debut.
“I’m massively thankful to the Brisbane Heat team and fans for showering me with immense love and support,” he wrote.
The Pakistan ODI captain additionally confirmed that he has been recalled by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for rehabilitation.
“Due to an unexpected injury, I have been called back by the PCB and will have to take a rehab. Hopefully, I will be back on the field soon,” Shaheen added. “Meanwhile, I will be cheering for the amazing team.”
The 25-year-old performed 4 matches on this 12 months’s BBL, claiming simply two wickets at an economic system fee of 11.19.
Shaheen can also be not a part of Pakistan’s T20I squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. Each he and former captain Babar Azam had been excluded from the refreshed squad on account of their commitments in BBL 15.
Pakistan is scheduled to play three T20Is towards Sri Lanka, adopted by a house collection towards Australia on the finish of January, as a part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup 2025, which will probably be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
The extent of Shaheen’s knee damage additionally raises questions over his availability for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which begins on 7 February in India and Sri Lanka.
