8 months ago
Shaheen Afridi Injured, Leaves BBL
Shaheen Shah Afridi, a famous Pakistani cricket player, got hurt in his knee while playing in Australia.
He is going back to Pakistan to get better.
The doctors will check how bad his injury is and how long it will take to heal.
Shaheen is sad to leave the game early, and it's not sure if he can play in the next big tournament, the T20 World Cup.
He had a similar injury before and had to rest for a long time.
The cricket board in Pakistan and Australia talked about this and decided it's best for him to go home and rest.
Shaheen Shah Afridi is returning to Pakistan from Australia due to a knee injury sustained while playing for Brisbane Heat in the BBL.
He will undergo treatment and rehabilitation at the High Performance Centre in Lahore.
The seriousness of the injury and recovery timeline will be determined by PCB doctors.
Shaheen expressed disappointment on social media about leaving the tournament early.
His availability for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka is now uncertain.
- Who
- Shaheen Shah Afridi, a Pakistani left-arm pace bowler
- What
- Injured his knee and is returning home from the BBL
- Where
- From Australia to Lahore, Pakistan
- When
- Later on Wednesday
- Why
- To receive treatment and rehabilitation at the High Performance Centre in Lahore
Key facts
- Player
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Team
- Brisbane Heat, Pakistan National Team
- League
- Big Bash League (BBL)
- Injury
- Knee injury
- Location
- Australia
- Return Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Reason for Return
- Treatment and rehabilitation
- Potential Impact
- Doubtful for T20 World Cup





