Islamabad: The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced that star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has departed for London where he will complete his rehabilitation. Shaheen suffered a Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injury in July whilst fielding during the first Test against Sri Lanka. “He is expected to regain complete fitness before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, though his return to competitive cricket will be decided upon by the PCB Medical Advisory Panel,” the PCB said in a press release.

PCB Chief Medical Officer, Dr Najeebullah Soomro, believes that Afridi will be in good hands during his rehabilitation in London. “Shaheen Shah Afridi requires uninterrupted, dedicated knee specialist care and London offers some of the best sports medical and rehabilitation facilities in the world. In the best interest of the player, we have decided to send him there,” said Soomro.

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 30 2022

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