Overview
- Afridi sustained a right knee cartilage injury while fielding during Brisbane Heat’s December 27 win over Adelaide Strikers at the Gabba.
- After consultations between Brisbane Heat and PCB medical staff, he was ruled out of the remainder of the BBL and directed to return home.
- He will undergo assessment and begin rehabilitation under PCB oversight, with multiple reports indicating the National Cricket Academy in Lahore as the venue.
- Brisbane Heat CEO Terry Svenson said the club is exploring options to cover his absence for the rest of the season.
- His fitness timeline remains unclear, putting his availability for the T20 World Cup starting February 7 in doubt after a BBL stint of four games for two wickets at an economy of roughly 11.