Shahid Afridi ruled out of PSL 6 Abu Dhabi leg due to back injury
Shahid, who appeared in Multan Sultans' four Karachi-leg matches, has been replaced by left-arm-spinner Asif Afridi who would be joining the squad in Abu Dhabi.
Published : May 24, 2021 19:53 IST
Multan Sultans star all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been ruled out of the Abu Dhabi leg of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six due to a back injury. The former Pakistan captain was training in Karachi for the upcoming tournament matches when he experienced pain in his lower back following which he was examined by a doctor who has advised him complete rest.
Shahid, who appeared in Sultans' four Karachi-leg matches, has been replaced by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's left-arm-spinner Asif Afridi who would be joining the Sultans squad in Abu Dhabi.
"I am disappointed that I would be sitting out of the tournament, but my best wishes, support and prayers are with the team to take the trophy," he added.
ALSO READ:
Meanwhile, Islamabad United has roped in left-handed batsman Umar Amin and West Indies opener Brandon King.
The latest additions mean it now has a complete 20-player squad. Peshawar Zalmi has added Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Sameen Gul and Khalid Usman as reserve players in their squad.