Shahid Afridi has been ruled out of the upcoming Abu Dhabi leg of the Pakistan Super League due to a back injury. The Multan Sultans all-rounder "experienced pain in his lower back" while training in Karachi. He has been advised "complete rest" by the doctor, a PSL press release revealed on Monday (May 24).
Afridi, 41, has been replaced by Asif Afridi who is a left-arm spinner with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The 34-year-old will be joining the Sultans squad in Abu Dhabi. "While training for the remainder of the HBL Pakistan Super League 6, I felt lower back pain and had to consult a doctor," Afridi said. "Unfortunately I have been advised to rest and can no longer accompany my team Multan Sultans for the Abu Dhabi-leg." I am disappointed that I would be sitting out of the tournament, but my best wishes, support and prayers are with the team to take the trophy."
