LAHORE – Pakistan’s vice-captain, Shadab Khan, is reportedly set to miss the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 due to a suspected injury. The all-rounder, who has been an integral part of the national team in all formats, sustained the injury during Pakistan’s recent training session ahead of the tournament.
Sources close to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have revealed that the injury is significant enough to rule him out of the Asia Cup, which is scheduled to take place in September 2025. Shadab is expected to undergo further medical assessments to determine the full extent of the injury and the required rehabilitation process.
The news comes as a blow to the Pakistani team, with Shadab’s all-round abilities being crucial to Pakistan’s balance in both the bowling and batting departments. As vice-captain, his leadership skills have also been key in various matches. The PCB is expected to announce his replacement in the coming days as the team prepares for the upcoming competition.
Pakistan’s management is hopeful that Shadab will recover in time for the ICC World Cup later this year, but the priority for now is to ensure a full recovery and not rush his return to international cricket.
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