Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has given a positive update on premier fast bowler Shaheen Afridi and said that he has attained full fitness and will join the Pakistan squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia 2022 ahead of the warm-up matches.

Afridi will finish his rehabilitation program under the supervision of the PCB Medical Advisory Committee and the PCB said that he’ll be available for selection for the warm-up games against England and Afghanistan on October 17 and 19 respectively.

Shaheen's match fitness will be assessed by the team management during the two warm-up matches. Shaheen Afridi had departed for London to complete rehabilitation following an injury to the right knee ligament that ruled him out of the Asia Cup.

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“I am super excited at the prospect of re-joining the national side for the T20 World Cup and playing my part in the campaign. It has been a difficult period for me to be away from the game and the team I love the most, and not be part of some grueling and exciting matches.

I have been bowling six to eight overs trouble-free for the past 10 days with full run-up and pace. While I have enjoyed bowling and batting in the nets, nothing can replace the feel of match environment and I can’t wait to be in that setting,” Shaheen was quoted as saying by ICC.

“It has been a rigorous and challenging rehabilitation program, but I have thoroughly enjoyed it. To be honest, I am feeling fitter than ever before and can’t wait to wear the playing kit,” he added.

Pakistan take on India in their first T20 World Cup match on 23 October at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.