New Delhi

Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi on Sunday said that he is "feeling better" following an appendectomy - a surgical operation to remove the appendix - and urged his fans to keep him in their prayers.

The 22-year-old pacer took to social media to give an update about the medical procedure.

Had an appendectomy today but Alhumdulillah feeling better. Remember me in your prayers. 🤲 pic.twitter.com/M70HWwl9Cn

— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) November 20, 2022

At the MCG in the T20 World Cup final against England, Afridi had to hobble off the field after experiencing some discomfort in his knee, leaving Pakistan a bowler short at the crucial stage of the game.

He had shown signs of pain on the field, especially after taking a catch to dismiss Harry Brook. As he slid low from long-off to hold on, he appeared to have hurt his knee and was immediately in some pain and was helped off the field by the team physio and doctor.

The left-arm fast bowler returned an over later, ran in gingerly to send down one delivery, but couldn't carry on. He bowled just 2.1 overs in the match.

Earlier, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on November 14 had said that Shaheen has been advised two-week rehabilitation.

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Pakistan's next international assignment is the three-match Test series against England on home soil, which starts on December 1.