T20 World Cup: Afridi vs PCB: The shocking information provided by former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi regarding pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi’s knee rehabilitation in London prompted a quick response from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday. According to Afridi, PCB allegedly refused to cover any costs associated with Shaheen Shah Afridi’s ongoing knee rehabilitation in London. Follow Pakistan Cricket News and ICC T20 WC Updates with InsideSport.IN
Speaking to the local TV channel, Shahid had asserted that the PCB refused to provide any support for the Pakistani speedster despite multiple requests.
T20 World Cup: PCB hits back after Shahid Afridi blasts over them for treatment of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Check OUT
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However, the apex cricketing body in Pakistan have now issued a statement, not directly addressing Shahid’s allegations, saying that they have always been and will continue to be responsible for arranging medical care and rehabilitation of all its players requiring any treatment.
An official statement from PCB read: “The PCB is also pleased to advise and update that Shaheen Shah Afridi is making excellent progress in his rehabilitation in London and is on track to make a full recovery in time for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022.”
“It goes without saying that the PCB has always been and will continue to be responsible for arranging medical care and rehabilitation of all its players requiring any treatment,” the statement added.
The statement also said that Fakhar Zaman — who had landed awkwardly on his right knee while fielding during the ACC T20 Asia Cup final in Dubai — will depart for London today (Friday) to undergo rehabilitation.
PCB to reimburse Shaheen Shah Afridi
After the aforementioned statement, sources told Pakistan’s Geo TV that the PCB has admitted that Shaheen paid for the ticket from Dubai to London, adding that the pacer and the board have reached an understanding now that his travel and medical expenses for knee ligament injury will be reimbursed later.
T20 World Cup: PCB hits back after Shahid Afridi blasts over them for treatment of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Check OUT
T20 World Cup: PCB hits back after Shahid Afridi blasts over them for treatment of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Check OUT
Shaheen Shah Afridi returns to ICC T20 WC squad
On Thursday, Shaheen Shah Afridi was named in Pakistan’s squad for T20 World Cup 2022 and the tri-nation series in New Zealand. The junior Afridi is currently in London for his rehabilitation. The left-arm pacer is on track to recovery as he keeps sharing videos from his rehabilitation process.
It is to be noted that Shaheen was ruled out of the T20 Asia Cup 2022 due to a knee injury.
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