AFP, Brisbane :Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad has been cleared to play in the team’s third World Cup Pool B game against Zimbabwe on Sunday after suffering an ankle injury, an official said Friday.The 23-year-old right-hander was sent for an MRI scan after team practice in Brisbane, complaining of pain in his left ankle.”Shehzad complained of acute pain in his Achilles tendon. This occurred during a fielding training session,” said team physio Brad Robinson, son of former Zimbabwean umpire Ian.”On examination he had a mild limp and was tender in his Achilles tendon. Shehzad had an MRI in Brisbane this morning. The results showed a slight soreness. The Achilles tendon was intact and undamaged.”I am confident he will be available to play against Zimbabwe.”
