DUBAI: Flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi has confirmed that he will be unable to play the final of Pakistan Super League against Quetta Gladiators scheduled on March 5 due to a hand injury.
In a video message, the former Pakistani skipper informed that doctors have advised him to take 10 days rest.
“Pakistan Super League was a big challenge for me after the T20 Worldcup as I think I was not able to give performances expected by my fans,” he said. "I really wanted to play PSL final in Lahore. But there are certain things which are not in my power.”
Afridi congratulated his and Peshawar Zalmi fans for qualifying for the PSL final.
The former Pakistan captain injured his right hand on Friday while attempting to catch a drive from Kieron Pollard off Hassan Ali. According to sources, Afridi was immediately rushed for first aid and received 12 stitches to his right hand.
Photos from social media showed Afridi with a heavily bandaged right-hand after receiving first aid treatment.
In a video message, the former Pakistani skipper informed that doctors have advised him to take 10 days rest.
“Pakistan Super League was a big challenge for me after the T20 Worldcup as I think I was not able to give performances expected by my fans,” he said. "I really wanted to play PSL final in Lahore. But there are certain things which are not in my power.”
Afridi congratulated his and Peshawar Zalmi fans for qualifying for the PSL final.
Photos from social media showed Afridi with a heavily bandaged right-hand after receiving first aid treatment.
Pakistan s superstar cricketer Shahid Afridi would not be able to play Pakistan Super League (PSL) final due to an injury, reported Dunya News.
Afridi confirmed that he would not play, in a video which he posted on his Facebook page. He said that he has advised by doctors to take a rest for at least 10 days.
Afridi received 12 stitches on his hand, after he got injured while attempting to take Kieron Pollard s catch in the match against Karachi Kings.
Afridi said sorry to his fans and told that he wanted to perform well in the final after not showing satisfactory performance in World T20.
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