Shadab Khan, who has been rehabilitating from a shoulder surgery, appeared in a practice game in Lahore recently and was watched closely by selectors
Seasoned all-rounder Shadab Khan is expected to make a return to the Pakistan T20 side and lead the national team in the shortest format.
India's star spinner Kuldeep Yadav was at his best during the team's Asia Cup 2025 campaign opener against United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.
Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf were on Tuesday ruled out of Pakistan's three-match T20I series against Bangladesh later this month.
Pakistan's white-ball vice-captain Shadab Khan is facing a three-month layoff because of a recurring shoulder injury that will require a surgery.
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Some former players and critics have hinted that Shadab Khan is being favoured by Saqlain Mushtaq in selection matters.
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