"I have no injury and fully fit but got pulled out from World Cup 2019," Devastated Cricket Star

Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Shahzad made a startling revelation stating that he has been forcefully pulled out of the squad and there is no issue surrounding his fitness. He also said that the Afghanistan Cricket Board (AACB) officials didn’t talk to him before removing him.

According to CricTracker reports, a popular journalist by the name of M.Ibrahim Momand posted Shahzad’s message on his official Twitter handle. The tweet also mentioned that Shahzad is set to return home.

“I have no problem or injury & fully fit but @ACBofficials pulled me out of the squad by force without any consultation”Says @MShahzad077 who is ruled out of @cricketworldcup due to a knee injury in his recent voice clip to a media in #Kabul as he is set to return home tomorrow," the tweet read.

Media reports say that, Shahzad was ruled out of the tournament after two matches as he dealt with a knee injury sustained in a warm-up game against Pakistan. The 32-year-old retained his spot in the XI for the opening games against Australia and Sri Lanka.

Shahzad had consulted with doctors and physios on a regular basis as the team bid to retain his presence in the squad. However, he has since declared he is fit and available to play.

According to Tolo News, Shahzad took on the board in an emotional address upon his return home to Kabul, accusing the ACB of “favouritism”.

“I did not take anyone’s side, therefore, I was removed from the team. I was not informed. I was doing my training. I have not slept for two or three nights. I had two to three hours training and I was informed about the decision from the news," he said.