ICC T20 World Cup 2022: Shaheen Afridi Is Fully Fit, Confirms PCB; Set To Play In Warmup Matches Against Afghanistan And England

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will join the national squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022 in Brisbane as per schedule on Saturday, 15 October, after undergoing his rehabilitation programme under the supervision of the PCB Medical Advisory Committee, PCB confirmed on October 11, 2022.

The PCB also said that the left-arm pacer, who has been out of action since before the Asia Cup 2022 tournament due to a knee injury, will be available for selection for the 17 and 19 October warm-up matches against England and Afghanistan, where the team management will assess his fitness.

Shaheen said: “I want to thank the PCB Medical Advisory Committee as well as the Crystal Palace F.C. for allowing me to use their outstanding facilities and looking after me so well during the rehabilitation programme.”

I Am Super Excited At The Prospect Of Re-Joining The National Side For The T20 World Cup: Shaheen Afridi

It was revealed that the Pakistan team management will assess Shaheen Afridi’s fitness in the two warm-up matches the Men in Green play ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022 against England and Afghanistan.

“I am super excited at the prospect of re-joining the national side for the T20 World Cup and playing my part in the campaign. It has been a difficult period for me to be away from the game and the team I love the most, and not be part of some gruelling and exciting matches.

I have been bowling six to eight overs trouble-free for the past 10 days with full run-up and pace. While I have enjoyed bowling and batting in the nets, nothing can replace the feel of match environment and I can’t wait to be in that setting. It has been a rigorous and challenging rehabilitation programme, but I have thoroughly enjoyed it. To be honest, I am feeling fitter than ever before and can’t wait to wear the playing kit,” Shaheen was quoted as saying by PCB website.

Pakistan take on India in their first T20 World Cup match on 23 October at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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