Shadab to return home on Monday from England

LAHORE: Pakistan wrist-spinner Shadab Khan will return home from London on April 29 following his appointment with Dr Patrick Kennedy, world renowned gastroenterologist and hepatologist with a special interest in liver disease in elite sportsmen.

Shadab was ruled out of Pakistan team for the tour of England after he was diagnosed with a viral infection in his blood.

A spokesman for the Pakistan Cricket Board said here on Saturday that Shadab has been put on medication and has also been advised complete rest for two weeks, following which he will undergo another round of blood tests in Lahore after which there will be more clarity on his availability for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.