Pakistan star pace bowler Shaheen Afridi suffered a recurrence of his long-standing knee injury, raising concerns over the ace bowler's match readiness in time for the T20 World Cup.
Left-arm quick Afridi was forced to return home after playing four games for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League.
Afridi, 25, suffered a knee cartilage injury while fielding during Brisbane's win over Adelaide Strikers, Heat said in a statement.
“After consulting with the Pakistan Cricket Board’s medical staff during the past 24 hours, it was agreed that Afridi would return home for further treatment,” the statement said.
Afridi thanked the Brisbane team and said he hoped to be back on the field soon.
“Due to an unexpected injury; I have been called back by the PCB and will have t
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