Shaheen Afridi leaves for London to complete rehabilitation

Shaheen Afridi has travelled to London to undergo rehabilitation for his posterior cruciate ligament injury (PCL) injury as confirmed by the PCB Chief Medical Offer. The Pakistan seamer picked up the injury during the Test series against Sri Lanka and is not part of the Asia Cup squad, the tournament which is currently taking place in UAE.

The young quick’s absence proved to be a big blow to the men in green as they suffered a defeat at the hands of India in the Asia Cup group fixture. However, with the T20 World Cup 2022 set to take place in a month's time, it will be important for Afridi to be rested and get fully fit. Shaheen has proved to be a sensational bowler across formats since his international debut in 2018. 

In the best interest of the player, we have decided to send Shaheen Afridi there: PCB Chief Medical Officer

Dr Najeebullah Soomro mentioned that moving to London would provide Afridi intensive care for his rehabilitation and noted that the seamer was interested too. He added that the medical team will track his progress and is quite confident about his return before the mega ICC event in Australia. 

“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,” PCB Chief Medical Officer, Dr Najeebullah Soomro said. 

“The medical department will receive daily feedback on his progress whilst in London and we are confident Shaheen will return to full fitness before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup,” he added. 

It has to be noted that Shaheen will remain under the supervision of the PCB Medical Advisory Panel comprising Dr Imtiaz Ahmed and Dr Zafar Iqbal. Both the members have worked with some of the top-tier premier league football clubs.