PSL 11 Blow: Zaman Khan Injury in National T20 Leaves Pindiz Pacing as ACJ Dislocation Confirmed

Zaman Khan, the right-arm pacer, suffered a dislocation of his right shoulder during the National T20 Cup 2026 match between Peshawar and Faisalabad at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Friday.

The 24-year-old sustained a dislocation of the Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ) of his right shoulder while fielding for Faisalabad in the recently concluded fixture. Zaman is now scheduled to report to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore on March 14, where the PCB medical team will determine the next steps for his recovery and rehabilitation programme.

“Fast bowler Zaman Khan sustained a dislocation of Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ) on his right shoulder while fielding during the Faisalabad v Peshawar fixture in the ongoing National T20 Cup in Peshawar,” the PCB said in a brief statement. “He will report to the National Cricket Academy, Lahore on 14 March and in consultation with the PCB Medical team, the further course of action regarding his recovery and rehabilitation programme will be charted.”

Zaman’s injury comes just 12 days before the start of the highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11. He was retained in the Gold category by Pindiz and was expected to play a key role in their campaign. His availability for the tournament, which begins on March 28, remains uncertain.

The Gold category side will open their PSL 11 campaign against Peshawar Zalmi at the same venue in a day fixture. The Pindiz squad also includes Mohammad Rizwan, Sam Billings, Yasir Khan, Naseem Shah, Rishad Hossain, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Amir, Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Dian Forrestor, Laurie Evans, Asif Afridi, Kamran Ghulam, Fawad Ali, Mohammad Amir Khan, and Shahzaib Khan.

With less than two weeks to the PSL opener, Pindiz will closely monitor Zaman’s rehabilitation to determine whether he can feature in the tournament. The pacer’s recovery timeline will be a key factor for the team, especially in the fast-paced T20 format where his pace and wicket-taking ability are considered vital.