Pakistani opener Ahmed Shehzad, who suffered ankle injury during a fielding training session on February 26, is all set to recover from injury in time to take the field against Zimbabwe on March 1. On February 26, 2015 Ahmed Shehzad complained of acute pain in the region of the left Achilles' tendon. This occurred during a fielding training session. On examination he presented with a mild limp and he was tender at the insertion of the Achilles' tendon.
In these circumstances it is important to undergo MRI investigation to differentiate between tendon damage and or bursa involvement, a PCB spokesman said, adding: "Ahmed had an MRI in Brisbane this morning. The results showed a slight retrocalcaneal bursitis (inflammed bursa) between the Achilles' tendon and the calcaneus (heel bone). The Achilles' tendon was intact and undamaged."
Brad Robinson, the team physiotherapist, confirmed that scans showed no serious damage. "As the tendon is not involved I am confident he will be available to play against Zimbabwe on the March 1, 2015," he said, adding: "Ahmed is receiving the appropriate treatment involving regular ice therapy, topical and oral anti-inflammatory medication and a heel-raise to offload the area. An ultrasound guided injection is not advised at this stage as he would require a four-day rest period following such an infiltration. He will be closely monitored over the next week." It may be noted that Ahmed Shehzad has had an ordinary outing so far, with just 48 runs from two matches, but his availability will nonetheless come as a boost to a Pakistan side struggling for confidence and currently rooted to the bottom of Pool B.
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