Shaheen Shah Afridi Becomes Pakistan's Jasprit Bumrah, Announces Comeback Date

Shaheen Shah Afridi Becomes Pakistan’s Jasprit Bumrah, Announces Comeback Date. Shaheen Shah Afridi, a Pakistani pacer, has voiced his wish to play at the highest level again after missing a lot of games due to injuries. The 22-year-old fast bowler is still expected to make a comeback during the Pakistan Super League next month (PSL).

Due to a knee ailment, the left-arm pacer has had difficulty in the past six months and was forced to withdraw from the 2022 Asia Cup and the seven-match T20I series against England.

Despite participating in the T20 World Cup in Australia, he missed the home Test series against England and New Zealand due to a knee injury he acquired during the final.

Afridi admitted to missing the rigors of international cricket but also feeling stronger than he did during the T20 World Cup while speaking to Geo News.

He said, “I am feeling much stronger than what I felt during the World Cup. I’m bowling with full rhythm and eager to make a comeback very soon. This week, which ended today, I bowled around 19 overs. Next week, I will be bowling around 25 overs. It is good to be back in the ground, I missed this all so much and I am thankful to the Almighty for this.”

Shaheen Shah Afridi Becomes Pakistan’s Jasprit Bumrah, Announces Comeback Date

Prior to their three-game series against New Zealand, the young player participated in fielding drills with coach Abdul Majeed and bowled four overs while training with Pakistan’s ODI team. Cliffe Deacon, the team’s physiotherapist, received praise from Afridi for his rehabilitation efforts and for helping the team as a whole.

Afridi, who intends to compete in the PSL’s eighth season, is optimistic that the Lahore Qalandars can retain their title after winning it for the first time under his leadership last year.

He said, “We are a very good side and I am confident that we’ll produce better results than before. I am very happy with the team, as we have overcome where we lacked last year and I believe that Qalandars are stronger this time.

“The PSL is the biggest brand for Pakistan and I am looking forward to making my full comeback during that tournament.”

The 22-year-old, who took 20 wickets in 13 games at an average of 19.70, was the top wicket-taker in the seventh T20 league season. The Qalandars defeated Multan Sultans by 42 runs in the Lahore final.