Shadab Khan's Cricket Hiatus: Surgery Sidelines Pakistan's Vice-Captain

Pakistan cricket's white-ball vice-captain, Shadab Khan, will be sidelined for three months due to a chronic shoulder injury requiring surgery. The all-rounder will miss upcoming series against Bangladesh, West Indies, Afghanistan, and possibly the Asia Cup. Surgery is scheduled abroad, with extensive rehabilitation needed.

Shadab Khan, Pakistan's white-ball vice-captain, is set for a lengthy absence from the cricket field owing to a persistent shoulder injury that necessitates surgical intervention.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Tuesday that their medical panel has recommended surgery for Khan, emphasizing the seriousness of the leg-spinner's condition.

Khan will soon travel to London for the procedure, facing a significant three-month rehabilitation that excludes him from upcoming matches against Bangladesh, West Indies, and Afghanistan, and potentially the Asia Cup if it proceeds in September.

(With inputs from agencies.)