Ex-Pakistan captain reacts to Shahid Afridi’s revelation about Shaheen. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has responded to Shahid Afridi’s statement in which he stated that pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is paying for his own rehabilitation in England.
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has responded to Shahid Afridi’s statement, in which he stated that pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is paying for his own rehabilitation in England and is staying in the country on his own dime. If this is true, it is shocking, according to Akram, because Shaheen Afridi is a top player and “box-office. ” He also state that it would be extremely unfair if the PCB fail to protect their main stars.
“If this is true, it is quite shocking. He is one of our top players and a box-office draw. If PCB does not look after this child. If what Shahid Afridi said is true, it is unjust. He should immediately referred to the world’s best knee surgeon. But he is handling everything himself, which still astounds me “In an interview with ARY News, Akram stated.
Afridi had previously stated to Pakistan’s Samaa TV: “He flew out to the UK on his own ticket. He is staying there on his own money, I arranged for him to see a doctor there. He contact him there, and the PCB is not involve in any of this. As far as I know, he is doing everything he can to stay there and work with doctors.”
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The PCB issued a clarification late Thursday night
the board will always be responsible for arranging medical care for all of their players.
The PCB said in an official statement. ” The PCB is also pleased to advise and update that Shaheen Shah Afridi is making excellent progress in his rehabilitation in London and is on track to make a full recovery in time for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022.”
“It goes without saying that the PCB has always been and will continue to be responsible for arranging medical care and rehabilitation for all of its players who require treatment,” the statement continued.
According to ESPNcricinfo, following Shahid Afridi’s remark. PCB contacted Shaheen to reassure him that the expenses would be reimbursed.
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