Shaheen Afridi to complete his rehabilitation in London

DUBAI: Pakistan team top bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has departed for London where he will complete his rehabilitation, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday.

Shaheen, who was previously ruled out of the ongoing 2022 Asia Cup and seven-match T20I home series against England due to a knee ligament injury, will remain under the supervision of the PCB Medical Advisory Panel, which also includes the Dr. Imtiaz, based in London. Ahmed and Dr. Zafar Iqbal during their stay in London.

Dr Imtiaz has been Head of Medical Services at Queens Park Rangers Football Club since 2016, while Dr Zafar has been Head of Sports Medicine at Crystal Palace Football Club since 2015 (having previously worked with Tottenham Hotspur FC, Liverpool FC and Kent County Cricket).

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“Shaheen Shah Afridi requires dedicated and 24/7 specialist knee 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 PCB Medical Director Dr. Najeebullah Soomro.

“The medical department will receive daily feedback on his progress while he is in London and we are confident that Shaheen will be back to full fitness ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.” he added he.

It is worth mentioning here that Shaheen suffered a PCL injury in July while playing during the first Test against Sri Lanka. He is expected to be fully fit before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, although his return to competitive cricket will be determined by the PCB Medical Advisory Panel.

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