Pakistan’s T20 vice-captain injured and Likely to be out for Three Months
Shoulder Injury Puts Shadab’s Season in Jeopardy
Pakistan’s white-ball vice-captain, Shadab Khan, is set for a difficult setback as he continues to deal with a painful shoulder injury, with indications that surgery in England is going to occur this week. Sources familiar with the Pakistan Cricket Board affirm that Shadab is in discomfort with his right shoulder, and medical professionals have advised that surgery would be the best remedy.
Three-Month Recovery Period Expected
If the surgery goes smoothly, Shadab Khan will be out of action for about three months, missing out on future T20I series against West Indies and Bangladesh. This long layoff will be a significant setback to Pakistan’s T20 team, considering Shadab’s experience as a leg-spinner and his captaincy role in the team.
Key T20I Series Against Bangladesh Confirmed
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the finalized itinerary for the upcoming T20I series, with all three matches scheduled to take place at the renowned Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Each match is slated to begin at 5 PM Pakistan Standard Time.
The Pakistan team will reach Bangladesh on July 16, with the series to be played as follows:
1st T20I: July 20
2nd T20I: July 22
3rd T20I: July 24
Recent Head-to-Head: Pakistan’s Dominance
The series will be the first time that the two teams have met since May, when Pakistan comfortably whitewashed Bangladesh 3-0 at home. The absence of Shadab Khan could change the balance, but Pakistan will hope to build on their winning trend.
A Tough Road Ahead for Shadab
Shadab Khan’s injury could not have occurred at a worse time, with Pakistan set for vital white-ball fixtures coming into key tournaments. The recovery and rehabilitation of the vice-captain will be watched intently, with the hope of a dominant return before the 2025 T20 World Cup.