Pakistani pacer Ihsanullah is gearing up for the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) where he will represent Multan Sultans once again.
Ihsanullah, 21, was the second-highest wicket-taker in PSL 8 with 22 scalps to his name in 12 innings. After the end of the tournament, the right-arm pacer started to feel discomfort in his elbow which ultimately led to surgery.
However, the 21-year-old is now ready to take the PSL by storm once again as he has started bowling in the nets at full pace.
Talking to Geo News during a training session, Ihsanullah confirmed that he is not just bowling at full pace, but is also swinging the ball in different ways.
“The rehabilitation after the elbow surgery went great, I have been bowling for the past 15 days,” Ihsanullah said. “I’m feeling way better than before, I tried to swing the ball with full pace during the practice sessions, and I was able to do it accurately.
“Missing the World Cup due to surgery was painful, I was disturbed but I told myself that injuries are part of the game.
“I am trying my best to get rid of the fear and start bowling with the pace. I will try to pick up from where I left off.”
It is worth mentioning that Ihsanullah was named the player of the tournament in the PSL 8 due to his remarkable performance throughout the tournament.
He became the first emerging player to be named best among more experienced and established stars in the tournament.
Remember, PSL 9 will start on February 17 in Lahore. The opening match will feature the two-time champions and current titleholders, Lahore Qalandars, facing off against Islamabad United, winners of the 2016 and 2018 editions.
Multan Sultans Squad
Mohammad Rizwan, David Willey, Iftikhar Ahmed, Dawid Malan, Khushdil Shah, Usama Mir, Reeza Hendricks, Reece Topley, Abbas Afridi, Tayyab Tahir, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Ali, Usman Khan, Ihsanullah, Faisal Akram, Yasir Khan, Chris Jordan, and Aftab Ibrahim.
Sohail Imran Sohail Imran is a senior reporter for Geo News.
