ICC T20 World Cup 2022: Shaheen Shah Afridi set to play the Warm Up matches

Shaheen Shah Afridi is set to make a return for Pakistan (Source: Twitter)

In what could be a great news for Pakistan cricket fans, star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is all set to be back in action in the Warm up matches scheduled before the Super twelve stages of the upcoming T20 World Cup. 

After undergoing his rehabilitation programme under the supervision of the PCB Medical Advisory Committee, Shaheen is now available for selection for the 17 and 19 October warm-up matches against England and Afghanistan, respectively, during which his match fitness will be assessed by the team management.

Here's what Shaheen stated in his reaction

"I am super excited at the prospects of rejoining the national side for the T20 World Cup and playing my part in our Australia campaign. It has been a difficult period for me to be miles away from the game and the team I love the most, and not be part of some grueling and exciting matches," 

“I have been bowling six to eight overs trouble-free for the past 10 days with full run-up and pace. While I have enjoyed bowling and batting in the nets, nothing can replace the feel of the match environment and I can’t wait to be in that setting."

Meanwhile, opener Fakhar Zaman, who is one of the three reserves for the mega event, will also travel to Brisbane with Shaheen and National High Performance Centre coach Umar Rashid. The swashbuckling southpaw will complete his rehabilitation under the supervision of PCB’s Chief Medical Officer and team doctor Dr Najeebullah Soomro, following which a decision on his participation in the World Cup will be made. 

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