Good news for Pakistani cricket fans

Good news for Pakistani cricket fans

Pakistan have welcomed back pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, who recovered from a knee injury in a boost to their chances.

Skipper Babar Azam, who turned 28 on Saturday and was presented with a birthday cake on the dais in Melbourne by Australian skipper Aaron Finch, said Shaheen was fit and ready.

"The way Shaheen has come back and he is fully fit and dedicated and we are looking forward to the tournament and play," said Azam.

"Pakistan has always produced good fast bowlers. Shaheen's return has only made our fast bowling lot stronger," he added