Shaheen’s knee problems started just before the 2022 Asian Cup, where Pakistan finished second.
After months of being sidelined with his knee injury, Shaheen Shah Afridi finally showed signs of being back in action on Monday. Pakistan His Cricket Board (PCB) has shared some snaps of Shaheen’s training ahead of his second Test against New Zealand in Karachi, and has also released an official statement on the matter.
“Left-handed fast bowler Shaheen Afridi will continue his rehabilitation under the medical staff of the Karachi Men’s National Team starting today. We will keep track of the situation and allow him to pave the way for a smooth return to action,” the statement said. Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi, who is now interim chief selector, also gave fans an update on Shaheen’s recovery and hopes the pacemaker will return for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL). increase.
Afridi elaborated on how PCB is handling his Shaheen case in an exchange with Samaa TV.
“He started bowling but he is still in rehab. The team is here so he is in Karachi. Every day they have hours of sessions and he finally bowled today (Monday). I think I’ll hit it tomorrow. Rest and training are important. “
In Pakistan, Harris Rauch, who is in Karachi alongside Shaheen, has another injury. Afridi said it was his idea to put two pacemakers together. Selectors say they create a positive environment during training. “I personally asked PCB to bring Harris Rauch to Karachi as well, because friendships should last. You need friends during training, so the atmosphere is positive,” he added. .
Meanwhile, Shaheen’s knee problems started before the 2022 Asian Cup, where Pakistan finished his second place. He traveled with the team to the United Arab Emirates, but Shaheen was seen walking with the help of crutches and was not part of the team.
Shaheen returned to action during his game warm-up ahead of his Cup at T20 Worlds, where Pakistan finished runners-up once again. He was part of Pakistan’s plans in their flagship event in Australia, but the bowler re-injured his already injured knee while pitching in the final and has since missed his entire home season.