It’s seemingly that quick bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will probably be rested to handle his workload. PHOTO: AFP
KARACHI:
Pakistan’s tempo spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has begun a rehabilitation programme after struggling a knee damage throughout a Massive Bash League (BBL 15) fixture between Brisbane Warmth and Adelaide Strikers in Brisbane, elevating short-term concern with the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup simply weeks away.
Shaheen was pressured to go away the sphere halfway by the match after feeling discomfort whereas bowling.
The left-arm fast accomplished solely three overs, conceding 26 runs, earlier than being dominated out of the rest of the competition. He was later seen strolling gingerly, prompting speedy precautionary measures from crew medical workers.
Brisbane Warmth officers confirmed that Shaheen has entered an preliminary part of rehabilitation and can endure additional medical assessments over the subsequent 24 to 48 hours to find out the severity of the difficulty and chart the subsequent steps in his restoration.
Each the franchise and Pakistan Cricket Board are anticipated to take a conservative method, prioritising the quick bowler’s long-term health over a rushed return.
Regardless of shedding their strike bowler early, Brisbane Warmth held their nerve to defend a modest complete, bowling Adelaide Strikers out for 172 to safe a slim seven-run victory.
The end result, nonetheless, was overshadowed by concern over Shaheen’s health, given his significance to each Warmth’s BBL marketing campaign and Pakistan’s worldwide plans.
The damage comes at a delicate time for Pakistan, with the T20 World Cup scheduled to start in February.
Shaheen stays central to Pakistan’s white-ball technique, providing early breakthroughs with the brand new ball and management on the dying. Any prolonged absence can be a major setback, although early indications recommend the damage is being managed as a precaution.
For now, all eyes stay on Shaheen’s medical updates. Staff officers have reiterated that there will probably be no dangers taken with the quick bowler’s restoration, as Pakistan look to have their premier pacer totally match for the challenges forward on the worldwide stage.
