The former captain of Pakistan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, still has hope for the pacer, Ihsanullah, to make a return to cricket. He called the young bowler a great talent and a superb potential and said the PCB medical panel is actually tracking his recovery efforts. On the importance of a great comeback, Sarfaraz added that Ihsanullah performed well during the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
According to the fast bowler headlined with fiery pace and a knack for taking wickets, Ihsanullah had an extraordinary season with the PSL, being one of the star performers for the Multan Sultans. Sarfaraz, however, has confidence that he will return even much stronger from the elbow injury that put him down.
Following an independent report criticizing the PCB medical department’s handling of the pacer’s injury rehabilitation, questions about the injury rehabilitation of the pacer arose. Delays in the diagnosis of the injury as well as shortcomings in the treatment plan laid the grounds for the resignation of PCB Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sohail Saleem.
The medical panel looking after the pacer’s treatment and rehabilitation process would manage an exhaustive course of rehab, including physiotherapy and possibly surgery. Sarfaraz’s comments were indicative of the faith in Ihsanullah’s ability to overcome the hurdles and make it back to national colors.
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How well breakout becomes to Ihsaanullah would determine his making it back into cricket. There are accusations that PCB will have it rough given its public criticism to make him get all the best medical attention for rehabilitation. After all, PSL opens doors to many young cricketers, and among the most awaited comebacks in the PSL is that of Ihsanullah. A “bumper comeback” would be a real reason to celebrate as it provides a shot in the arm of Ihsanullah’s career while boosting the bowling strength of Pakistan ahead of important tournaments.
The entire cricketing fraternity awaits with bated breath for the young prodigy Ihsanullah to defy the odds and once again appease fans with a flamboyant performance through his scintillating pace and talent.