Pakistan’s star all-rounder Shadab Khan is likely to miss the Asia Cup 2025 as he undergoes shoulder surgery in London today, ruling him out for at least six to 12 weeks.

 

He could also miss the upcoming series against Bangladesh and the West Indies, and his participation in the Asia Cup remains uncertain.

 

According to reports, Shadab is expected to take between six and twelve weeks to fully recover from the procedure. He had been struggling with shoulder pain for some time, which impacted his ability to bowl and throw effectively. The injury worsened during the recent home series against Bangladesh, where he experienced discomfort even while bowling his googlies. An MRI scan during his visit to England revealed the full extent of the injury, and doctors recommended immediate surgery.

 

Shadab served as vice-captain under skipper Salman Ali Agha during the Bangladesh series, where he took four wickets and scored 55 runs in two innings. However, now he will miss Pakistan’s return tour to Bangladesh later this month.

 

As a centrally contracted player, Shadab’s medical expenses will be covered by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). At 26, he has opted to address the issue now to avoid risking long-term damage to his career. He remains determined to return to top form and help Pakistan win the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

 

To date, Shadab has represented Pakistan in six Tests, 70 ODIs, and 112 T20Is, scoring 1,947 runs and taking 211 wickets.