LAHORE: Pakistan’s star all-rounder – Shahid Afridi, who was representing Quetta Gladiators in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, has decided to opt out of the remainder of the mega event; citing his health.
Taking to his YouTube channel, the veteran all-rounder announced that he will not be taking part further in the PSL 7.
Afridi, while announcing his retirement claimed that he wanted to end the mega event on a high but his health and fitness is not allowing the 41-years-old to play further.
“I wanted to end the PSL on a good note but my endurance is over. My groin, waist and toes have all given up,” he said.
“I am also suffering from a lower back injury for quite a long now and I think health is everything,” he added.
Afridi while announcing his decision thanked the owner of his franchise team – Nadeem Omar for respecting his decision, while also thanked his fans for their immense support throughout his career.
” I would like to Nadeem Omar and also apologize to him as I will not be able to play the remainder of the PSL,” he said.
“I also thank my fans for supporting me, also I was playing my last PSL for my fans,” he added.
It is worth mentioning here that Afridi has already announced that the ongoing PSL 7 will be the last of his career. The star all-rounder played 53 matches in the PSL and took 47 wickets at an average of 26.51 in his career, alongside compiling 459 runs at a strike rate of 150.8.
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KARACHI: Pakistan’s star all-rounder – Shahid Afridi, who is set to represent Quetta Gladiators in the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), has tested positive for the widely spread virus, here on Thursday.
The 2019 PSL champions – Gladiators faced a major setback ahead of their first match tomorrow, as the experienced all-rounder Shahid has contracted the widely spread virus.
Following his contraction, the star all-rounder will quarantine at home following Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) protocols.
Taking to Twitter, the star all-rounder confirmed his contraction to the widely spread virus.
https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial/status/1486664556143431680
He will then be reintegrated into the squad after seven days of quarantine and a negative test.
Earlier, Shahid also suffered a back injury during the Gladiators’ practice session and was already doubtful to compete in the initial matches of the marquee event.
It is worth mentioning here that the Gladiators will start their PSL 7 campaign tomorrow against the former champions – Peshawar Zalmi at National Stadium Karachi.
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KARACHI: Pakistan’s former captain and star all-rounder – Shahid Afridi, who is set to represent Quetta Gladiators in the upcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is doubtful for the first few matches of the mega event.
As per the details, Shahid suffered a back injury during the last night’s training session. Following this, the 46-years-old also did not participate in the Gladiators’ scheduled training session.
The explosive batter is also seeking advice from the doctors and may return home if not being able to recover in time.
It is worth mentioning here that Shahid will be playing his last PSL this year, as the star all-rounder announced ahead of the marquee event.
It is worth mentioning here that PSL 7 is set to commence tomorrow with the defending Multan Sultans taking on the 2020 champions – Karachi Kings at the National Stadium Karachi.