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LAHORE: Pakistan T20I vice-captain Shadab Khan has resumed training here at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) after undergoing shoulder surgery earlier this year.
Shadab took part in bowling and fielding sessions under the supervision of NCA coaches in a bid to make a comeback into the national side.
For context, the leg spinner had undergone surgery on his right shoulder in England on July 5.
The need for surgery came after multiple consultations and persistent discomfort in his right shoulder for some time. The surgery eventually ruled him out of several key assignments for Pakistan, including the Asia Cup 2025.
Since then, Shadab has been part of the PCB’s structured rehabilitation program, focusing on regaining strength, flexibility, and match readiness.
Shadab’s last appearance for Pakistan came in the three-match T20I series at home against Bangladesh, where he picked up four wickets and scored 48 and 7 in two innings.
For the unversed, the all-rounder remained a vital cog in Pakistan’s white-ball triumphs, and his comeback could boost the team’s chances ahead of the packed calendar.
Following the South Africa series, Pakistan are set to play Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in a maiden tri-series on home soil. The series will provide the Green Shirts with ample opportunity to prepare for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
The opening match of the series will begin on November 17 with the hosts Pakistan taking on Zimbabwe at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
17 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
19 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
22 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
23 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
25 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
29 November –Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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