New Delhi, Online Desk. The Pakistan cricket team suffered a major setback late on Saturday evening when its fast bowler Shaheen Afridi was ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup 2022. Shaheen was rested for 4-6 weeks due to a knee injury which means Shaheen will not be a part of Pakistan’s bowling lineup in the T20I series against England along with the Asia Cup. Afridi was away from cricket for a month. As soon as the news of Shaheen Shah Afridi’s exit from the Asia Cup came to light, social media was flooded with memes.

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The road to Asia Cup has become a little easier for India

With his departure, people feel that the road to the Asia Cup has become a little easier for India. The ouster of this bowler has led to a reaction from another left-arm bowler from Pakistan. Mohammad Amir reacts to Shaheen Shah Afridi’s exit from Asia Cup. Aamir has tweeted that why am I trending on Twitter.

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When will Shaheen Afridi return?

According to the PCB, Shaheen Shah Afridi has also been ruled out of the 7-match home T20 series against England in addition to the Asia Cup. It is expected that he can return to the field again in October. Pakistan team will play in the tri-series against New Zealand in October. This is followed by the T20 World Cup in Australia.

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When was Shaheen injured?

When the Pakistan team was on the tour of Sri Lanka, Shaheen was injured during that time. He was injured while fielding in the first Test in Galle and injured his right knee. But despite the injury, not only was he taken on the Netherlands tour, but when Pakistan’s team for the Asia Cup was announced, his name was also included in it.