Shaheen Afridi Recalled from BBL with Knee Injury; T20 World Cup Hopes Dim

• Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has been recalled from the Big Bash League (BBL) due to a knee injury, casting doubt on his T20 World Cup participation.
• The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ordered his return for treatment and rehabilitation at the High Performance Centre in Lahore after he sustained the injury fielding for Brisbane Heat.
• This is not Shaheen's first knee issue; he underwent surgery in 2021-22 after a previous injury during a Test in Sri Lanka.
• Shaheen struggled in his BBL stint, taking only two wickets in four games, and expressed disappointment at leaving the tournament early.
• With the T20 World Cup just five weeks away, PCB's recall is a precautionary measure to assess the injury and recovery timeline.

Why It Matters: Shaheen Afridi's knee injury and BBL recall put his T20 World Cup availability in serious doubt.