Younis’ statement would undoubtedly intensify the already-charged conflict between India and Pakistan, which is scheduled to take place in the Asia Cup 2022 on August 28.
Former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis is receiving a lot of backlash on social media for a tweet in which he implied that the Indian top-order batters would be relieved to learn of Shaheen Shah Afridi’s injury ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup. Younis turned to his official Twitter handle after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) issued a statement confirming Afridi’s ouster from the Asia Cup squad. Younis shared a tweet suggesting that Afridi’s injury would be a big relief for Indian top-order batters.
Pakistan cricket team on Saturday (20th August) suffered a massive blow as premier pacer Shaheen Afridi was ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 and the home T20I series against England.
The left-arm pacer suffered a right knee ligament injury and was advised 4-6 weeks rest by the medical team. His absence will leave a massive void for Pakistan as they are all set to clash with arch-rivals on 28th August.
“I have spoken with Shaheen and he is understandably upset with the news,” chief medical officer Najeebullah Soomro said in a statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). “Although he has made progress during his rehabilitation in Rotterdam, it is now clear he will require more time and is likely to return to competitive cricket in October.”