Friday, April 5, 2024

PCB medical panel responds to Tareen's claims on Ihsanullah's injury

 

PCB medical panel responds to Tareen's claims on Ihsanullah's injury


By our correspondent

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) medical panel has issued a statement addressing recent assertions made by Multan Sultans’ owner, Ali Tareen, regarding fast bowler Ihsanullah's injury and subsequent treatment.

Ihsanullah, who gained prominence in the previous Pakistan Super League season with his impressive pace, sustained an elbow injury following the series against New Zealand, leading to his absence from significant events such as the Asia Cup and World Cup.

Tareen disclosed that Ihsanullah's recovery was prolonged due to an initial misinterpretation of his MRI report and an unsuccessful surgery conducted in Lahore. However, Tareen acknowledged the PCB's cooperation in facilitating assessments by specialists in the UK.

In response,
PCB's Director of Medical and Sports Sciences, Dr. Sohail Saleem, clarified that while there was a misinterpretation of the initial MRI report, there was no misdiagnosis.

Dr. Saleem emphasized the necessity of reevaluating the MRI in England, which yielded different results than the initial assessment, obviating the need for additional scans.

Furthermore, Dr. Saleem outlined the typical recovery period for elbow injuries post-surgery, ranging from nine to eighteen months. He assured that Ihsanullah is undergoing proper care during rehabilitation and dismissed any allegations of neglect.

Additionally, Dr. Saleem underscored the significance of collaboration between PSL franchises and the PCB for the well-being and recovery of players.

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