T20 World Cup Final: Shaheen Shah Afridi hobbles off the sector after selecting up harm towards England

Pakistan left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi hobbled off the sector after selecting up an harm towards England within the ultimate of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 13, 2022 17:16 IST

Shaheen Afridi hobbles off the sector after selecting up harm (AP)

By India Today Web Desk: Pakistan left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi hobbled off the sector after selecting up an harm towards England within the ultimate of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

In what was an enormous blow for Pakistan, their main tempo bowler limped off the sector after selecting up an harm. Afridi appeared to have picked up an harm whereas taking Harry Brook’s catch in additional covers off Shadab Khan’s bowling.

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Afridi was trying in immense type, cleansing up the damaging Alex Hales in his very first over. Afridi bowled an in-swinger and the right-handed Hales didn’t have any clue concerning the peach of a supply from the left-armer. Hales missed the ball, which deflected from his pads on to the stumps.

He had bowled 2 overs, giving freely 13 runs and selecting up one wicket. But the harm pressured him off the sector. However, the 22-year-old got here again onto the sector and even bowled the primary ball of his third over however couldn’t proceed, citing ache in his knee.

Afridi had simply recovered in time for the T20 World Cup after being doubtful for the match. Afridi had sustained a ligament harm to his proper knee, whereas touring Sri Lanka with the Test group in July.

Former Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz despatched needs to Afridi after he sustained an harm within the T20 World Cup ultimate, calling him a star for Pakistan cricket.

“I can feel for you @iShaheenAfridi. You have always given your best bro. You’re a star for Pakistan. Your fighting instinct and efforts will always be appreciated! Respect for you ! Love you bro,” Riaz posted on Twitter.

I can really feel for you @iShaheenAfridi . U have at all times given ur greatest bro. Ur a star for Pakistan. Ur preventing intuition and efforts will at all times be appreciated! Respect for you ! Love you bro— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) November 13, 2022

Earlier, Afridi had stated the rehab course of was a really robust part for him and he missed enjoying cricket for Pakistan.

“It was very a tough phase in the rehab process and I missed playing on the field. But despite being away from the game I did call my teammates at times and spoke to them,” stated Afridi.

Edited By:

Rounaq Sehrawat

Published On:

Nov 13, 2022