PCB has responded to the allegations circulating on media that Shaheen Shah Afridi is bearing the expenditure of his treatment and medical rehabilitation in London.
Former Cricketer Shahid Afridi had made the explosive statement that Shaheen Shah Afridi is bearing the expenditure of his medical treatment, and rehabilitation of his knee injury.
Shahid Afridi had said that PCB did not provide any financial support for the medical treatment of Shaheen; the cricketer is bearing the expenditure of his residence and medical expenses in London.
Criticism poured in from cricket fans on social media. Fans had already criticized PCB for delaying the treatment of Shaheen Shah Afridi following a knee injury in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
😯 Shahid Afridi — "Shaheen Shah Afridi has gone to England on his own expenses. He is doing his rehab and coordinating with the doctors on his own. PCB is doing nothing." #T20WorldCup
— Arfa Feroz Zake (@ArfaSays_) September 15, 2022
Shaheen Shah Afridi is said to be on track to be fit ahead of the start of the T20 World Cup, but the PCB had to clarify it would be "arranging medical care and rehabilitation of all its players requiring any treatment" after Shahid Afridi's comments
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— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 16, 2022
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PCB, in its statement, has indirectly addressed all the concerns. It goes without saying that the PCB has always been and will continue to be responsible for arranging medical care and rehabilitation of all its players requiring any treatment,” read a statement originally issued by PCB. The statement also gave an update on the injury of Fakhar Zaman.
The statement said Fakhar suffered an injury after he awkwardly landed on his right knee while fielding during the Asia Cup 2022 final match in Dubai. He will depart to London for medical rehabilitation.
“Shaheen Shah Afridi went to England on his own. He got his ticket by himself. I arranged a doctor for him and he contacted the doctor. PCB haven’t done anything for him” Shahid Afridi. @SAfridiOfficial @iShaheenAfridi #ShaheenShahAfridi #PakistanCricket #T20WorldCup2022 pic.twitter.com/KnQAqGqzYd
— Maham Gillani (@dheetafridian__) September 15, 2022
During Shaheen's medical-related conversation in Thursday's show, I incorrectly stated PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja's UK trip was on PCB costs.
It has been brought to my attention that Ramiz Raja took care of all his expenses during his annual leave.
— Sawera Pasha (@sawerapasha) September 15, 2022
“As per the protocols, the PCB has scheduled his medical appointments with specialists who will be providing the best medical care for his rehabilitation,” it read.
PCB added that it would make all the necessary logistic arrangements for the cricketer, and he will remain under the supervision of the advisory panel.
“The PCB is also pleased to advise and update that Shaheen Shah Afridi is making excellent progress in his rehabilitation in London and is on track to make a full recovery in time for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022,” read the PCB statement.