Shaheen Shah Afridi Will Not Play Asia Cup 2022

Pakistani bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is out of the squad for the Asia cup tournament

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He will not play Asia cup as well as Seventh match T20I series at home against England in September for his knee injury

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He is advised to take at least 4-6 weeks rest for the T20 world cup ahead by PCB’s medical advisory committee

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He is advised to take at least 4-6 weeks rest for the T20 world cup ahead by PCB’s medical advisory committee

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Afridi encountered right knee ligament injury during the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle last month

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He also hasn’t played any part in the ongoing tour of Netherlands despite being in team for the injury

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The PCB said it is expected that afridi would play in October T20 tri series in New Zealand also involving bangladesh

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The absence of Afridi is hurting for Team Pakistan and here’s what Babar Azam said exactly

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The absence of Afridi is hurting for Team Pakistan and here’s what Babar Azam said exactly

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