Shaheen Shah Afridi feels he will be ready for World Cup match against India: Ramiz Raja

LAHORE: Ramiz Raja, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), gave a huge update on the availability of pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, saying that the left-arm fast bowler feels he will be ready to play in Pakistan's opening match of T20 World Cup against India on October 23. Afridi had sustained a right knee ligament injury during Pakistan's first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle and has been out of action ever since, missing the Asia Cup, seven T20Is at home against England and the ongoing tri-series in New Zealand, which also features Bangladesh.

"I had spoken to Shaheen. He said, 'I haven't felt this fit in a while'. So, the progress is very good. His doctor has sent me videos of him, where he is 90 per cent fit. He feels he will play against India and will be battle ready," said Raja in a chat with DawnNews. IANS

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