Shadab Khan resumes training after recovering from shoulder injury

Published - 11 Oct 2025, 18:28 IST | Updated - 11 Oct 2025, 18:28 IST

Shadab Khan has returned to fitness drills after recovering from a shoulder injury that had sidelined him for several months. He shared an Instagram post where he could be seen training as he gradually tries to to international cricket.

In the clip, he gave a sneak into how his progress as he could be seen undergoing intense dynamic exercises, gym workout sessions and bowling practice. It was quite noticeable that the 27-year-old cricketer was putting in a lot of effort to make a comeback for Pakistan.

The all-rounder had undergone a right shoulder surgery in England on July 5. The entire procedure was conducted with consultation from the medical panel of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Shadab missed some crucial assignments like the Asia Cup 2025 due to his injury.

The last time Shadab played international cricket was the three-match T20I series at hime against Bangladesh. For the unversed, Shadab last played Tests and ODIs in August 2020 and November 2023, respectively. However, he is still a crucial part of Pakistan's T20I setup.

With the T20 World Cup set to be played next year, the PCB will be hopeful of his comeback. As for Pakistan, they will be engaged in an a--format series comprising of two Tests, three T20Is and as many ODIs against South Africa at home, with the series set to start with the first Test from Sunday, October 12.

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There are not many ODIs that Pakistan will play before the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Therefore, the team management will be keen to get Shadab as much as game time prior to the mega event as possible.