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Young Pakistani fast bowler Ihsanullah has refuted his father’s claims about inadequate rehabilitation facilities in Swat. Ihsanullah assured that his recovery from an elbow injury is proceeding as planned.
Having not played an international match for a year, his last appearance was an ODI against New Zealand in Rawalpindi in April 2023. The 21-year-old, who has impressed in the PSL with his pace, remains a promising talent for Pakistan.
Abdul Nasir Requests PCB to Transfer Ihsanullah to NCA
Recently, Ihsanullah’s father, Abdul Nasir, publicly urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to transfer him to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore for improved treatment, citing deficiencies in facilities in Swat.
“My son is not receiving adequate care in Swat due to the lack of facilities and qualified doctors. It is crucial for his rehabilitation that he be transferred to the National Cricket Academy (NCA), where he can receive the necessary treatment to save his career. I request that he be moved to Lahore to complete his treatment and resume playing,” Abdul Nasir had said.
Ihsanullah Refutes Father’s Claims of Poor Rehabilitation Facilities in Swat
The pacer addressed concerns about the facilities in Swat, revealing that he’s recovering well from his injury. The 21-year-old expressed confidence in his full recovery and requested the PCB to support his rehabilitation, assuring that he’s on track for a successful comeback.
“My rehab in Swat is going well, and I am confident of making a comeback soon. The bend in my elbow and the angle of my straight arm are improving significantly. However, a report surfaced in the media claiming that my rehab isn’t going well. I urge the PCB to allow me to continue my rehab in Swat, as the recovery here is on the right track,” the pacer said.
The young fast bowler reflected on the early days of his injury, describing how it progressively worsened. He mentioned that he continued to play in the New Zealand series despite the discomfort, as he hadn’t fully grasped the severity of the injury at the time.
“The issue I faced, occurred during the New Zealand home series, and it happened during Ramadan. On the first day, everything went well; there was no pain in my shoulder. However, on the second day, I fell, and I didn’t realize it at the time. Later, when I went to the nets for bowling, I felt pain in my elbow after putting extra force on the first ball.”
“I played the series despite the pain. I wasn’t sure what was happening, and I thought if it’s a ligament issue, it can be treated. I was trying to play despite slight discomfort because the Afghanistan series was coming up, followed by the Asia Cup, and I wanted to be fit for those,” he elaborated.
Ihsanullah’s last international match
After suffering an elbow injury during a white-ball series against New Zealand at home in April last year, the pacer found that the PCB did not initially address the issue with the seriousness it required. The injury worsened following some intense gym sessions that included weightlifting.
Seeking further medical attention, he traveled to the United Kingdom to consult with a renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports injuries and elbow procedures. Controversy arose when Ali Tareen, the owner of Ihsanullah’s PSL team, accused the PCB of failing to provide timely and necessary treatment for the player.
