Leggie Shadab Khan departs for England to get treatment

Pakistan leg spinner Shadab Khan has left for England for the treatment of his virus related disease, that was revealed just days ago.

Shadab, a crucial part of Pakistan World Cup squad, was ruled out of the series against England after tests revealed a virus that will require treatment and rest for at least four weeks. Yasir Shah was named as Shadab’s replacement for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against England.

As per reports, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has set-up Shadab appointment with Dr Patrick Kennedy in England to help him fully recover before Pakistan’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 opener against the Windies on May 31 at Trent Bridge.

Shadab have claimed 47 wickets in 34 ODIs at an average of 27.74. Meanwhile, the series against England, comprising a T20I and five ODIs, will be played from May 5 to 1.

Squad for the World Cup: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abid Ali, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed (capt & wk), Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Sohail