Shaheen Afridi
Shaheen Afridi. Image: Twitter

Star Pakistan National Cricket Team pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi getting ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 is a major blow to the Men In Green. The Pakistani cricket fans are dejected to see that the young pacer will not be able to play for his country in the marquee tournament.

The Asia Cup 2022 is scheduled to be played from August 27 to September 11. The entire tournament is set to be held in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Pakistan National Cricket Team are set to lock horns with arch-rivals India National Cricket Team in their tournament opener on August 28 at the Dubai International Stadium.

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Shaheen Afridi
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On Saturday, August 20, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released a statement in which it was asserted that the star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi’s right knee ligament injury, which he sustained while fielding during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, has ruled him out of the Asia Cup as well as the home series against England.

“Shaheen Shah Afridi has been advised 4-6 weeks rest by the PCB Medical Advisory Committee and independent specialists following the latest scans and reports. 

“This means Shaheen has been ruled out of the ACC T20 Asia Cup and home series against England but is expected to return to competitive cricket in October with the New Zealand T20I tri-series, which will be followed by the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022,” PCB said in an official media release.

“Kya Bas, Kya Karein Ab, Dua Hai” – Shaheen Shah Afridi

Aaqib Javid, Shaheen Afridi, Virat Kohli
Shaheen Afridi, Virat Kohli. (Photo: Twitter)

A video has gone viral on social media after the confirmation of Shaheen getting ruled out of the marquee tournament in which the pacer could be seen interacting with the fans. In the video Shaheen Shah Afridi said “Kya bas, kya karein ab. Dua hai,” to fans, following which a fan from the crowd in the Netherlands responded, “bada dukh hua.”

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Meanwhile, the Pakistan National Cricket Team vice-captain Shadab Khan has said that they will definitely miss the services of the young pacer in the marquee tournament.

“Shaheen’s our best bowler, so, of course, we’ll miss him. Unfortunately, he won’t be available for the Asia Cup. But we’re hopeful he will be available for future series and the World Cup. We’ll have to play ruthless cricket. Our team culture is such that we never relax against any team,” Shadab was quoted as saying.

Shaheen Afridi
Shaheen Afridi (Image: Twitter)

Also Read: India vs Pakistan: Shaheen Shah Afridi’s Injury Is A Big Relief For The Indian Top Order – Waqar Younis Ahead Of Asia Cup 2022

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