Asia Cup 2022: Shaheen Afridi has been ruled out of the tournament and T20I series against England due to an injury

A big blow to the Pakistan cricket team before the Asia Cup 2022. Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was knocked out of the tournament after suffering a ligament injury in his right leg. For now, he will be out of action for four to six weeks.

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Apart from the Asia Cup 2022, Afridi will not be able to play in the series against England at home. However, the Pakistan team hopes that he will recover before the T20 World Cup in Australia. Afridi is disappointed after being knocked out of the Asia Cup.

"I have spoken with Shaheen and he is understandably upset with the news, but he is brave young man who has vowed to come back strongly to serve his country and team. Although he has made progress during his rehabilitation in Rotterdam, it is now clear he will require more time and is likely to return to competitive cricket in October." PCB's Chief Medical Officer, Dr Najeebullah Soomro said.

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Shaheen injured his right leg ligament while fielding in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle. After scanning his injury, the doctors said that it will take at least four to six weeks for him to recover. After that, he was dropped from the Asia Cup team. The Pakistan Cricket Board announced Mohammad Hasnain will replace Shaheen in the team squad.

Pakistan will begin their Asia Cup 2022 campaign against India on 28 August in Dubai.