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Pakistan are hoping for a swift recovery for their key player as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup draws closer.
Pakistan faced a fresh injury concern ahead of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi left the field due to a knee issue during Big Bash League action for Brisbane Heat against Adelaide Strikers at the The Gabba. He returned figures of 3-0-26-0 after failing to complete his full quota.
The incident occurred in the 14th over of the chase when Xavier Bartlett missed his yorker on leg stump and Jamie Overton drove firmly past mid-on. Stationed in the deep, Shaheen Shah Afridi set off after the ball but quickly lost balance and appeared to be in discomfort, signalling his right knee as he walked off at the end of the over.
Shaheen Afridi left the ground in some discomfort, hoping for a quick recovery🤞#BBL15 pic.twitter.com/lVjPqPBbIE
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Pakistan are hoping for a swift recovery for their key player as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup draws closer. Still chasing their second title since lifting the trophy in 2009, Pakistan will open their campaign on February 7 against the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club, before facing the United States on February 10 and rivals India on February 15.
Shaheen Shah Afridi has endured a tough run in the T20 tournament so far, picking up only two wickets in four matches while conceding runs at 11.19 per over. His Big Bash League debut also proved forgettable, as he was taken out of the attack for unsafe bowling during Brisbane Heat’s clash against the Melbourne Renegades in Geelong.
The incident unfolded in the 18th over of the Renegades’ innings when Shaheen Shah Afridi sent down a high full toss. The ball went past wicketkeeper Jimmy Pierson, forcing left-hander Oliver Peake to move out of the way, with the batters running two. After a brief discussion with Heat captain Nathan McSweeney, the on-field umpire asked Afridi to stop bowling despite an immediate apology.
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