PCB issues update on Fakhar, Shaheen's injuries and rehab

PCB shared that Fakhar Zaman will depart for London on Friday to undergo rehabilitation.

LAHORE (Dunya News) - Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued an update about the Pakistan cricketers Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Shah Afridi’s injuries and rehab process.

In a press release, PCB shared that Fakhar Zaman will depart for London on Friday to undergo rehabilitation.

Fakhar had landed awkwardly on his right knee while fielding during the ACC T20 Asia Cup final in Dubai. As per the protocols, the PCB has scheduled his medical appointments with specialists who will be providing the best medical care for his rehabilitation.

During his stay in London, the PCB will make all relevant logistical arrangements for Fakhar and he will remain under the supervision of the PCB Advisory Panel, which includes Dr Imtiaz Ahmad and Dr Zafar Iqbal, who are also treating Shaheen Shah Afridi.

The PCB is also updated that Shaheen 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.

PCB also clarified, "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."

Earlier on Thursday former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi had claimed that Shaheen travelled to London on his own ticket, staying there on his own budget and PCB is not doing anything about it.