Melbourne, Pakistan fast bowler Khurram Shahzad is set to return to Pakistan today for a rehabilitation program following a stress fracture incurred during the Perth Test. This injury had led to his exclusion from the remainder of the series.

According to Pakistan Cricket Board, after consultations with medical professionals in Australia, a comprehensive rehabilitation plan has been developed for Shahzad. This plan will be implemented at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. The Pakistan Cricket Board’s prompt arrangement of this rehabilitation program underscores their commitment to the well-being and swift recovery of their players.

The injury to Shahzad, sustained during the Perth Test, was a significant setback for the Pakistan cricket team, as he has been an integral part of the bowling lineup. The rehabilitation process in Lahore is aimed at ensuring his effective and timely recovery, with the goal of returning him to competitive cricket.

Shahzad’s return and rehabilitation mark a crucial phase in his career, as he works towards regaining his form and fitness to rejoin the national team for future cricketing engagements.