Multan Sultans’ star all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been ruled out of theAbu Dhabi-leg of the HBL Pakistan Super League 6 due to a back injury. Theformer Pakistan captain was training in Karachi for the upcoming HBL PSL 6matches when he experienced pain in his lower back following which he wasexamined by a doctor who has advised him a complete rest.

Shahid, who appeared in the four Karachi-leg matches, he has been replacedby Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s left-arm-spinner Asif Afridi who would be joiningthe Sultans squad in Abu Dhabi.

Shahid Afridi: “While training for the remainder of the HBL Pakistan SuperLeague 6, I felt lower back pain and had to consult a doctor. UnfortunatelyI have been advised to rest and can no longer accompany my team MultanSultans for the Abu Dhabi-leg.

“I am disappointed that I would be sitting out of the tournament, but mybest wishes, support and prayers are with the team to take the trophy.”