Fast bowler Shaheen Afridi’s fitness is a major concern for Pakistan ahead of the 2022 ICCT Twenty20 World Cup. Speaking on this issue, former captain Salman Butt said that if Afridi is not 100% fit to participate in the mega event in Australia, then he should not play in the upcoming World Cup.
Shaheen Afridi did his rehabilitation in London but it is not yet known whether Shaheen will participate in the showpiece event in Australia or not. Butt, however, suggested that World Cups will come and go, but Shaheen needs to secure it to prolong his career.
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Shaheen is expected to arrive in Australia on October 15 ahead of Pakistan’s tournament opener against arch-rivals India on October 23.
Talking to Paktv.tv, Salman Butt said that Shaheen is not a World Cup player. If he stays fit, he can play the next five. The World Cup will come and go. If it is done too soon, this injury can be career-threatening. There will be an ODI World Cup next year, and two more over the next 10 years. So, to prolong its career, you need to preserve it. Had he not been injured, he would have played every match and Naseem might not have made his debut.
Salman Butt supported former Pakistani fast bowler Aqib Javed regarding Shaheen Afridi’s fitness
Butt’s comments came after former Pakistan fast bowler Aqib Javed had also advised Shaheen not to participate in the upcoming event as it would aggravate the injury.
Fast bowlers like Shaheen Afridi are not born every day. I advise Shaheen Afridi not to play next T20 World Cup because Shaheen is more important than this World Cup. Cricket Pakistan quoted Javed as saying.
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