Overview
- He sustained a right-knee cartilage injury while fielding in Brisbane Heat’s Dec. 27 win over Adelaide at the Gabba.
- Following consultations between Heat and PCB medical teams, he will return to Lahore for assessment and a structured program at the National Cricket Academy.
- His World Cup availability is uncertain, with reports calling it a race to be fit as selectors work toward a Jan. 7 squad deadline.
- Brisbane Heat are exploring replacement options for the rest of the season, with CEO Terry Svenson praising Afridi’s professionalism and mentorship.
- Afridi’s debut BBL stint ends at four matches with two wickets and an economy above 11, a setback given his prior history of right-knee problems.