Cricket: Shaheen Afridi cannot wait to rejoin the national side for the ICC T20 World Cup

Cricket | Young Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has said that he cannot wait any longer to join his national team for the T20 World Cup. Afridi will join the Pakistan team for the T20 World Cup 2022 in Brisbane on October 15, after undergoing his rehab. The PCB informed that Shaheen will be available for selection in the warm-up matches against England and Afghanistan on October 17 and 19.

On joining his team, Shaheen Afridi said, “I am very excited to join the national team again for the T20 World Cup and play my part in our Australia. It has been a tough phase for me to be miles away from the game and my favorite team and not be a part of some exciting matches."

Shaheen was undergoing rehab at the Crystal Palace Football Club in London under the supervision of the PCB. Shaheen suffered a right knee injury during the Test series played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in July. Due to this, he could not play in the Asia Cup 2022 as well. The PCB's medical team and management will assess Afridi's fitness after these matches.

The young fast bowler said, “I have been bowling 6-8 overs without any trouble with full run-up and pace for the last 10 days. I have enjoyed bowling and batting in the nets. But nothing can match the atmosphere of the match and I look forward to getting back in that environment. It was a rigorous and challenging rehab program, but he thoroughly enjoyed it. Now I feel fitter than ever and can't wait to wear the Pakistan jersey.