Shaheen had been struck on the thumb of his bowling arm and was clearly in pain.

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam, on Sunday, turned physio for his teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi after the fast bowler nearly dislocated his thumb during the 3rd and final ODI match of the series against Australia in Perth. Babar's act left Pakistan ...

Shaheen Afridi battled through injury to take 3/32 against Australia in the 3rd ODI at Optus Stadium, despite dislocating his finger earlier in the match. Read how Afridi managed to bowl through the pain and deliver key wickets to put Pakistan in control.

As Australia pacer Sean Abbott completed his run, a throw from the field towards Shaheen Shah Afridi awkwardly hit his finger and the latter was seen in immense pain. Babar Azam rushed towards him and was seen helping him fix the injury.

Babar Azam quickly became a doctor on the field and came to the rescue of his teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi, who got injured during the Perth ODI against Australia on Sunday, November 10.

Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi suffered a serious blow to his left thumb while collecting a throw during the third ODI against Australia. Captain Babar Azam helped by pulling his thumb to ease the pain until the physio arrived.