Medical panel will determine on Naseem Shah’s return to cricket: Pakistan Board

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah’s latest shoulder harm has forged doubts over his participation within the forthcoming World Cup, set to be held in India subsequent month.

The 20-year-old pacer suffered the harm throughout Pakistan’s Super 4 conflict in opposition to arch-rival India within the Asia Cup.

Shah walked off through the forty sixth over of Indian innings after injuring the best shoulder muscle.

While a significant cricket web site reported that Shah is prone to miss the World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) didn’t give a lot data on his standing in its media launch.

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“The Pakistan Cricket Board’s medical team has been monitoring the status of Naseem Shah’s shoulder injury sustained during the Asia Cup 2023. Medical consultations with the experts are underway to provide the best possible care to Naseem,” the discharge stated.

“The PCB medical panel will decide on the fast bowler’s return to cricket based on further assessments.” However, in keeping with ESPNCricinfo, the PCB has analysed the scans he underwent in Dubai, which signifies that he could possibly be dominated out for a protracted interval.

Also, with Pakistan set to play three Tests in Australia in December, Shah’s participation in the identical seems dicey for now.

The PCB remains to be awaiting the outcomes of a secondary scan, which is because of arrive within the coming days.

Although Shah was changed by Zaman Khan within the Asia Cup, Pakistan did not make it to the ultimate.