T20 World Cup 2022 | Shaheen Shah Afridi is 90% ready: PCB chief Ramiz Raja

Shaheen Afridid will be available for selection for the warm-up games against England and Afghanistan on October 17 and 19 respectively

Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi is 90% ready for the upcoming T20 World Cup but his availability will depend on how he plays in the two warm-up games in Australia, PCB chairman Ramiz Raja said.

The 22-year-old Afridi is set to join the national team in Australia on Saturday after completing his rehabilitation programme for a knee injury under the supervision of the PCB Medical Advisory Committee.

He will be available for selection for the warm-up games against England and Afghanistan on October 17 and 19 respectively.

"I have spoken to him we are in touch with his doctors and the feedback we have got is he is 90 percent ready," Raja said.

"But knee injuries can be delicate and technical and we have to see if he feels any soreness after playing the warm-up games. On his part he says he is ready and I think we are also ready."

Pakistan will begin their campaign against India on October 23 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

"I will say this that the mechanics of the World Cup are such that even as an independent observer I can say with confidence that our team can become the champions. We have a very good outfit."