Karachi:
Vice captain of Pakistan cricket team Shadab Khan is likely to participate in the Asia Cup 2025.
The express tribune reports that all the all -rounders of the 26 -year have not yet recovered from the shoulder injury, he underwent surgery in the UK earlier this month.
This is the same injury that led to a recent T20 series against Bangladesh and West Indies.
According to medical experts, Shadab requires at least three months for complete recovery, which is not possible before October.
The Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates from 9 to 28 September, which will be played on T20 format this year.
The event is also considered important for the preparation of the T20 World Cup 2026 organized by India and Sri Lanka next year.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet announced the replacement of Vice Captain of Shadab Khan.
During the series against Bangladesh and the current West Indies Tour, no player was regularly nominated as Vice -Capen, while Salman Ali Aga is leading the team in these matches.
On the other hand, the Asian Cricket Council has confirmed the Asian Cup 2025 program. Pakistan will play its first match against Oman on 12 September, while India is scheduled in Dubai on 14 September.
A total of eight teams are participating in the event, divided into two groups. Group A includes Pakistan, India, Oman and UAE, while Group B consists of teams from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Hong Kong.
The initial match of the Asia Cup will be held on 9 September between Afghanistan and Hong Kong, while the final will be played on 28 September. If both Pakistan and India reached the Super Four Stage, the second match between them is expected to be held on 21 September.
No official statement has been issued by PCB on Shadab Khan’s rehabilitation program.