India, Jan. 8 -- Pakistan received a timely boost ahead of the T20 World Cup after encouraging news emerged from Shaheen Shah Afridi's injury rehabilitation. The left-arm pacer is now expected to be in contention for the ICC showpiece, with his recovery timeline brought forward. Recent MRI scans have reportedly shown positive progress, easing concerns within the team camp. The left-arm paceman sustained a knee injury while fielding for Brisbane Heat during his maiden Big Bash League (BBL) stint.

Shaheen left the BBL midway and returned to Pakistan for treatment and rehabilitation at the High Performance Centre in Lahore

The Pakistan paceman himself offered an encouraging update on his recovery, easing concerns around his fitness. Speaki...