Even though Shaheen Shah Afridi is a part of the Pakistan squad for the T20 World Cup, his fitness is still a matter of concern. The 22-year-old suffered an injury to his right knee ligament and was ruled out of the Asia Cup 2022. He will be out for a few more weeks but is expected to regain full fitness and make his return for the global tournament.

Thus, the player will have very little time to prepare before the tournament begins in Australia. Will he be fit on time, is a big question and nobody really has an answer. The premier pacer is the face of Pakistan’s bowling line-up and given the conditions in Australia, Shaheen can cause a lot of damage. However, what if he indeed misses out? Will Pakistan be able to replace the speedster with another quality talent in the squad?

Here are three cricketers who can replace Afridi if required:

Not picking Shahnawaz Dahani for the T20 World Cup was a surprising move from the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/pakistan-cricket-board-assures-shaheen-afridi-of-covering-all-his-rehabilitation-expenses/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pakistan</a> team. He is a part of the reserves and will be the front-runner to replace Shaheen if he fails to recover in time.&nbsp;

The 24-year-old bowled well in the recently concluded Asia Cup and has a good record in domestic T20 cricket as well. In 33 domestic T20 matches, Dahani has scalped 49 wickets at an economy of 8.19. On the other hand, his international numbers are much better as in his four T20I games thus far, the speedster has bowled at an economy rate of 6.38.

He can bowl at 140 km/hr and that adds value to his wicket-taking ability. He, however, is prone to injury and that’s a negative factor. Along with other pacers, Dahani can be the 'X' factor for the Pakistan team in the years to come and for that, he definitely needs to work on his fitness.

Once deemed as the next big thing in the Pakistan bowling unit, Hasan Ali faded quicker than people expected. He still is someone, who keeps coming back and forth in the team but is no more the consistent player that he once was.

In the 50 T20 <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/tell-me-number-of-international-runs-wickets-in-these-pictures-sachin-tendulkar-breaks-internet-with-picture-with-legends/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Internationals</a> that the pacer has played, he has claimed 60 wickets at an economy rate of 8.35. With 190 wickets to his name in 149 matches, his T20 domestic record is much better. He is once again someone who can regularly clock 140 km/h and thus, will be a suitable candidate for pitches in Australia.

He, however, is not someone who’ll be the first choice to replace Shaheen, in case the latter misses out. The 28-year-old was part of the Asia Cup squad but was given just one match to prove himself. In the final match of the Super 4, Hasan Ali gave away 25 runs in three overs and didn’t manage to pick any wicket. In the summit clash of the competition, he was once again dropped from the playing XI. Thus, he needs to prove his worth all over again to feature in the squad.

Pakistan have produced some exceptional left-arm seamers over the years, who have dominated proceedings on the global stage. From the 'Sultan of Swing' Wasim Akram to Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz and the latest inductee being Shaheen himself, left-arm pace bowlers have always been a lethal weapon for Pakistan.

The amount of left-arm seamers, who play in every nook and corner of the country is mind-boggling and there is a new face, who is knocking on the doors of national selection quite hard - Mohammad Imran. The 21-year-old pacer is having a dream run in the ongoing National T20 Cup. He has picked up 16 wickets in eight games and is currently the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament alongside pacer Sohail Khan. He has even picked up a four-wicket haul.

Imran is too hot to handle at the moment and has been a significant reason why Khyber Pakhtunkawa are placed at the top of the points table. Imran can arguably be the ideal replacement for Shaheen Afridi, if the pacer fails to recuperate on time. He has represented both Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League.

Hence, he has the experience of playing with and against international stars too. His ability to swing the ball both ways makes him a like to like replacement for Shaheen.

Even though Shaheen Shah Afridi is a part of the Pakistan squad for the T20 World Cup, his fitness is still a matter of concern. The 22-year-old suffered an injury to his right knee ligament and was ruled out of the Asia Cup 2022. He will be out for a few more weeks but is expected to regain full fitness and make his return for the global tournament.
Thus, the player will have very little time to prepare before the tournament begins in Australia. Will he be fit on time, is a big question and nobody really has an answer. The premier pacer is the face of Pakistan’s bowling line-up and given the conditions in Australia, Shaheen can cause a lot of damage. However, what if he indeed misses out? Will Pakistan be able to replace the speedster with another quality talent in the squad?
<h3>Here are three cricketers who can replace Afridi if required:</h3>
<h3>3. Shahnawaz Dahani</h3>
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Not picking Shahnawaz Dahani for the T20 World Cup was a surprising move from the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/pakistan-cricket-board-assures-shaheen-afridi-of-covering-all-his-rehabilitation-expenses/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pakistan</a> team. He is a part of the reserves and will be the front-runner to replace Shaheen if he fails to recover in time.&nbsp;
The 24-year-old bowled well in the recently concluded Asia Cup and has a good record in domestic T20 cricket as well. In 33 domestic T20 matches, Dahani has scalped 49 wickets at an economy of 8.19. On the other hand, his international numbers are much better as in his four T20I games thus far, the speedster has bowled at an economy rate of 6.38.
He can bowl at 140 km/hr and that adds value to his wicket-taking ability. He, however, is prone to injury and that’s a negative factor. Along with other pacers, Dahani can be the 'X' factor for the Pakistan team in the years to come and for that, he definitely needs to work on his fitness.

<h3>2. Hasan Ali</h3>
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Once deemed as the next big thing in the Pakistan bowling unit, Hasan Ali faded quicker than people expected. He still is someone, who keeps coming back and forth in the team but is no more the consistent player that he once was.
In the 50 T20 <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/tell-me-number-of-international-runs-wickets-in-these-pictures-sachin-tendulkar-breaks-internet-with-picture-with-legends/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Internationals</a> that the pacer has played, he has claimed 60 wickets at an economy rate of 8.35. With 190 wickets to his name in 149 matches, his T20 domestic record is much better. He is once again someone who can regularly clock 140 km/h and thus, will be a suitable candidate for pitches in Australia.
He, however, is not someone who’ll be the first choice to replace Shaheen, in case the latter misses out. The 28-year-old was part of the Asia Cup squad but was given just one match to prove himself. In the final match of the Super 4, Hasan Ali gave away 25 runs in three overs and didn’t manage to pick any wicket. In the summit clash of the competition, he was once again dropped from the playing XI. Thus, he needs to prove his worth all over again to feature in the squad.

<h3>1. Mohammad Imran</h3>
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Pakistan have produced some exceptional left-arm seamers over the years, who have dominated proceedings on the global stage. From the 'Sultan of Swing' Wasim Akram to Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz and the latest inductee being Shaheen himself, left-arm pace bowlers have always been a lethal weapon for Pakistan.
The amount of left-arm seamers, who play in every nook and corner of the country is mind-boggling and there is a new face, who is knocking on the doors of national selection quite hard - Mohammad Imran. The 21-year-old pacer is having a dream run in the ongoing National T20 Cup. He has picked up 16 wickets in eight games and is currently the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament alongside pacer Sohail Khan. He has even picked up a four-wicket haul.
Imran is too hot to handle at the moment and has been a significant reason why Khyber Pakhtunkawa are placed at the top of the points table. Imran can arguably be the ideal replacement for Shaheen Afridi, if the pacer fails to recuperate on time. He has represented both Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League.
Hence, he has the experience of playing with and against international stars too. His ability to swing the ball both ways makes him a like to like replacement for Shaheen.

Even though Shaheen Shah Afridi is a part of the Pakistan squad for the T20 World Cup, his fitness is still a matter of concern. The 22-year-old suffered an injury to his right knee ligament and was ruled out of the Asia Cup 2022. He will be out for a few more weeks but is expected to regain full fitness and make his return for the global tournament.
Thus, the player will have very little time to prepare before the tournament begins in Australia. Will he be fit on time, is a big question and nobody really has an answer. The premier pacer is the face of Pakistan’s bowling line-up and given the conditions in Australia, Shaheen can cause a lot of damage. However, what if he indeed misses out? Will Pakistan be able to replace the speedster with another quality talent in the squad?
<h3>Here are three cricketers who can replace Afridi if required:</h3>
<h3>3. Shahnawaz Dahani</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/12/Shahnawaz-Dahani-1.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Not picking Shahnawaz Dahani for the T20 World Cup was a surprising move from the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/pakistan-cricket-board-assures-shaheen-afridi-of-covering-all-his-rehabilitation-expenses/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pakistan</a> team. He is a part of the reserves and will be the front-runner to replace Shaheen if he fails to recover in time.&nbsp;
The 24-year-old bowled well in the recently concluded Asia Cup and has a good record in domestic T20 cricket as well. In 33 domestic T20 matches, Dahani has scalped 49 wickets at an economy of 8.19. On the other hand, his international numbers are much better as in his four T20I games thus far, the speedster has bowled at an economy rate of 6.38.
He can bowl at 140 km/hr and that adds value to his wicket-taking ability. He, however, is prone to injury and that’s a negative factor. Along with other pacers, Dahani can be the 'X' factor for the Pakistan team in the years to come and for that, he definitely needs to work on his fitness.

<h3>2. Hasan Ali</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Hasan-Ali-bowling.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Once deemed as the next big thing in the Pakistan bowling unit, Hasan Ali faded quicker than people expected. He still is someone, who keeps coming back and forth in the team but is no more the consistent player that he once was.
In the 50 T20 <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/tell-me-number-of-international-runs-wickets-in-these-pictures-sachin-tendulkar-breaks-internet-with-picture-with-legends/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Internationals</a> that the pacer has played, he has claimed 60 wickets at an economy rate of 8.35. With 190 wickets to his name in 149 matches, his T20 domestic record is much better. He is once again someone who can regularly clock 140 km/h and thus, will be a suitable candidate for pitches in Australia.
He, however, is not someone who’ll be the first choice to replace Shaheen, in case the latter misses out. The 28-year-old was part of the Asia Cup squad but was given just one match to prove himself. In the final match of the Super 4, Hasan Ali gave away 25 runs in three overs and didn’t manage to pick any wicket. In the summit clash of the competition, he was once again dropped from the playing XI. Thus, he needs to prove his worth all over again to feature in the squad.

<h3>1. Mohammad Imran</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1663316937597_Mohammad-Imran.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Pakistan have produced some exceptional left-arm seamers over the years, who have dominated proceedings on the global stage. From the 'Sultan of Swing' Wasim Akram to Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz and the latest inductee being Shaheen himself, left-arm pace bowlers have always been a lethal weapon for Pakistan.
The amount of left-arm seamers, who play in every nook and corner of the country is mind-boggling and there is a new face, who is knocking on the doors of national selection quite hard - Mohammad Imran. The 21-year-old pacer is having a dream run in the ongoing National T20 Cup. He has picked up 16 wickets in eight games and is currently the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament alongside pacer Sohail Khan. He has even picked up a four-wicket haul.
Imran is too hot to handle at the moment and has been a significant reason why Khyber Pakhtunkawa are placed at the top of the points table. Imran can arguably be the ideal replacement for Shaheen Afridi, if the pacer fails to recuperate on time. He has represented both Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League.
Hence, he has the experience of playing with and against international stars too. His ability to swing the ball both ways makes him a like to like replacement for Shaheen.

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