Shadab, the captain of Islamabad, had an unusual exit from the field after sustaining an injury while fielding.
Video of the unusual exit went viral
In a bizarre scene captured on video and subsequently gone viral, Shadab was seen being carried off the field piggyback style by a teammate.
Fans were quick to express concerns about the apparent lack of basic facilities at the stadium, questioning the circumstances that led to such an unconventional exit for the injured player.
How the injury happened
The injury occurred when Shadab, who bowled two economical overs, stepped on the ball while fielding.
Physios assessed the extent of the injury on the field and applied an ice pack to his left ankle. An update on the injury indicated that further evaluations would be conducted.
Fans took selfies with injured Shadab: Despite the injury, a later video surfaced showing fans taking selfies with the injured Pakistan international player, highlighting the popularity and accessibility of cricket stars among the fans.
PCB overlooked Shadab after ODI World Cup
Shadab Khan last represented Pakistan during the ODI World Cup in India from August 5 to November 19. The tournament saw Pakistan failing to qualify for the semi-finals, and Shadab had a below-par outing.
Although he served as Babar Azam‘s deputy during the World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appointed Shaheen Afridi as the new captain of the T20I team, overlooking Shadab.
Additionally, the selectors excluded Shadab Khan, along with other players like Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, and Iftikhar Ahmed, from the Test squad for the tour to Australia, opting for a different combination after the ODI World Cup.