It has been confirmed that Shadab Khan will be fit in time for the World Cup

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Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan will be fit to play at the World Cup after doctors in England gave him the all-clear.

Last week, it was revealed that Shadab, who was included in Pakistan’s World Cup squad, had been diagnosed with a virus, which was reported to be Hepatitis C, and would need at least four weeks to recover.

Shadab was subsequently ruled out of the limited overs series against England, which will consist of a one-off Twenty20 International and five ODIs, and will run from May 5 to 19.

He will be replaced by fellow spinner Yasir Shah for the series.

There had also been concerned about whether Shadab would be fit before the World Cup, which starts on May 30.

Both Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur and captain Sarfraz Ahmed were confident that the 20-year-old would make a full recovery ahead of the tournament.

“Shadab is not out of the World Cup, there’s certainly hope on him playing,” Arthur had said.

As for Sarfraz, he said: “I am hopeful that Shadab will be part of the team for the World Cup.”

Pakistan will begin their World Cup campaign against the West Indies in Nottingham on May 31.

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