The vice-captain of the Pakistan men T20I team, Shadab Khan, has been reported to be an upcoming shoulder surgery on the acolyte on his right side in the United Kingdom in an event that, the local media in Pakistan revealed would keep 26-year-old all-rounder off action, about three months, set to perform during the ongoing cricket season.
Persistent Shoulder Pain Leads to Surgery
Shadab has been complaining of his shoulder feeling sore and he had visited medical experts in the recent past. Surgery was recommended as an efficient way of treating the occurring problem after careful consideration. The right-arm leg-spinner is expected to fly to the UK in the nearest future to undergo the operation.
Blow to Pakistan Ahead of Bangladesh Series
The setback comes at a very critical moment, as Pakistan is set to take on three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, beginning 20 July 2025 in Dhaka. The last outing Shadab had was in the third T20I game against Bangladesh on 1 st June at Lahore where the latter ended the earlier series, and Pakistan had won the series 3-0.
This will make Shadab miss the whole Bangladesh tour, a huge setback to the Pakistan team and the management structure.
Sufiyan Muqeem Likely to Debut in Shadab’s Absence
The official squad to be chosen to travel to Bangladesh series will most likely be announced later on this week, but the inside source reveals that a left-arm spinner, Sufiyan Muqeem, may get his first international call. The absence of Shadab can prompt selectors to bring some new talent in the playing XI.
National Training Camp Begins 7 July
The national training camp would start on 7 July in the National Bank Stadium, Karachi. Nevertheless, this will be done in the absence of other important players like:
- Babar Azam
- Mohammd Rizwan
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Such headliners are not part of the selection pool, and there is no formal date of their recovery.
Bangladesh T20I Series Schedule
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) released the entire information about the T20I series which is scheduled to take place in the further future:
- 1 st T20: 20 July, 5 PM (PST)
- 2 nd T20I: 22 July, 5:00 PM (PST)
- T20I 3 rd: 24 th July 5.00 PM (PST)
The whole matches will be held at Shere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka. Pakistan team can be expected to arrive Dhaka on 16 July.
Setback for Shadab, Opportunity for Others
The loss of Shadab Khan will be felt immensely not only in his all-round skills but also as a leader of the team. But there is also a chance in this development with new entrants taking their chances to be counted in the international scene.
