Lahore: All-rounder Shadab Khan is potentially set to undergo for shoulder surgery, which could sideline him for up to three months.

Medical reports suggest the surgery is being planned in England, dealing a blow to both the national team and his large fan base.

According to the team sources, Shadab has been struggling with persistent pain in his right shoulder, which doctors now believe requires surgical intervention. While this step aims to ensure a full recovery, it also means Pakistan’s dynamic bowling all-rounder will be out of action for a significant stretch.

The expected three-month rehabilitation period will rule Shadab out of two crucial upcoming series — first against Bangladesh, followed by matches against the West Indies.

His absence is set to leave a notable gap in the team’s line-up, especially given his ability to turn matches with both bat and ball, along with his energetic presence in the field.

Team management will now have to rethink their strategies and explore different player combinations to fill the void.

Finding someone who can match Shadab’s knack for crucial breakthroughs and handy lower-order runs will be no easy task.

This phase marks a testing time for Shadab Khan, whose contributions have often been pivotal in Pakistan’s recent successes.