T20 World Cup: Shaheen Afridi available for England warm-up match, PCB confirms
Shaheen Shah Afridi is key to Pakistan's set-up, with his ability to bowl at high speeds and generate bounce
October 16, 2022
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed Sunday that pace ace Shaheen Shah Afridi would be available for the T20 World Cup warm-up fixture against England.
Shaheen, 22, has been sidelined since sustaining a ligament injury to his right knee during a test match in Sri Lanka in July, missing the Asia Cup and home series against England.
But now he will finally play in the field, giving Pakistan a major boost as they head into the T20 World Cup in Australia.
Afridi, who has picked up 47 wickets in 40 T20s, is key to Pakistan's set-up, with his ability to bowl at high speeds and generate bounce likely to come in handy on Australian pitches.
Pakistan are placed in Group 2 of the World Cup alongside India, Bangladesh, South Africa and two qualifier teams.
They open the tournament with a sell-out game against India in Melbourne on October 23.
Defending champions Australia, England, New Zealand, Afghanistan, and two qualifier teams are placed in Group 1.
