PCB's Medical Head Refutes Claims Of Ihsanullah's Injury Misdiagnosis

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The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) medical team has refuted claims of misdiagnosis on Pakistan's express pacer Ihsanullah's elbow injury, claiming that there may have been a misunderstanding regarding the initial MRI report.

While there were additional claims of a botched-up surgery on the misdiagnosis, PCB's Director of Medical and Sports Sciences, Dr Sohail Saleem, highlighted that the standard recovery period for elbow injuries post-surgery typically spans from nine to eighteen months.

The official stressed that Ihsanullah is under careful supervision and receiving appropriate care during his rehabilitation, refuting any allegations of negligence.

Ihsanullah, who gained prominence in the previous Pakistan Super League season with his impressive pace and a haul off 22 wickets for his franchise Multan Sultans, injured his elbow during Pakistan vs New Zealand series last May, leading to his absence from significant tournaments such as the Asia Cup and subsequent ODI World Cup in India.

The 22-year-old pacer is now recovering from his injury back in his hometown and is considered doubtful for the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies later in June this year. Multan Sultans' owner Ali Tareen disclosed that Ihsanullah's recovery process was prolonged due to an initial misinterpretation of the injury and an unsuccessful surgery performed in Lahore. However, he acknowledged the cooperation extended by the PCB in arranging consultations with specialists in the United Kingdom.

Dr. Saleem's job was on the line following the startling claims as PCB's new chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi was unhappy with the development and wanted to take action against PCB's medical staff. It is unclear if Saleem has saved his job after rejecting the claims.
Saleem further emphasised the importance of reevaluating the MRI in England, which revealed divergent results compared to the initial assessment, without necessitating additional scans.