Shaheen Afridi withdraws from BPL
Shaheen will lead Lahore Qalandars in PSL 8
KARACHI: Shaheen Shah Afridi withdrew himself from the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Shaheen, who was continuing his knee rehabilitation with Pakistan team during home series against New Zealand, was scheduled to travel to Bangladesh to represent Comilla Victorians in BPL.
But, the pacer will now continue his rehabilitation in the country ahead of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 8. Shaheen will lead defending champions Lahore Qalandars in this year's PSL.
The 22-year-old cricketer got injured in the final of T20 World Cup 2022. He was taken off the field after sustaining a knee injury while taking a catch off Shadab Khan.
Since then, Shaheen has not taken part in competitive cricket and has remained under strict observation of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s medical team.
Interim chief selector Shahid Khan Afridi had decided to include Shaheen in national team's camp for continuing his rehabilitation under the supervision of team management.
It must be noted here that Shaheen is set to tie the knot with Shahid's daughter Ansha on February 3. After Haris Rauf, who tied the knot last December with his class fellow Muzna Masood Malik, Shaheen's wedding is going to be another star-studded one within two months' time.
Both the cricketers, who are also good friends off the field, will represent Qalandars in PSL 8.
The much-anticipated eighth edition of PSL will take place from February 13 to March 19 in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan. The final schedule of PSL 8 will be announced in coming days.
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