Multan Sultans Owner Raises Concerns Over Ihsanullah’s Bowling Future
Ali Khan Tareen, the owner of the Multan Sultans, has made an alarming statement regarding the future of Pakistan pacer Ihsanullah, suggesting that the young fast bowler may never regain his previous speed due to complications from a failed surgery.
Ihsanullah made a remarkable impact during the 2023 Pakistan Super League (PSL) season, debuting with the Multan Sultans and quickly establishing himself as one of Pakistan’s most promising fast bowlers. He finished as the second-highest wicket-taker of the season, claiming 22 wickets and consistently clocking speeds around 150 km/h, drawing the attention of national selectors.
His strong performance in PSL 2023 earned him a place in the Pakistan national team, and he debuted in T20 internationals against Afghanistan in March 2023. However, an elbow injury during his ODI debut against New Zealand in April 2023 disrupted his progress.
After an extended recovery period, Ihsanullah made his return to competitive cricket in December 2024, representing the Dolphins in the Champions T20 Cup. Unfortunately, his comeback was less than stellar, with the bowler taking only two wickets from four matches and struggling with a high average and economy rate of 62.5 and 11.19, respectively.
In a recent interview, Tareen revealed that the decline in Ihsanullah’s pace and performance may be linked to a problematic surgery. “We consulted a top surgeon, who informed us that despite the procedure, there is considerable scarring on Ihsanullah’s arm,” Tareen explained. “His arm will never be fully straight, which will prevent him from bowling the way he used to.”
Tareen expressed his frustration over the impact of the failed surgery on Ihsanullah’s career, noting how a single medical error has potentially derailed the promising pacer’s future in fast bowling. “Currently, he’s bowling in domestic cricket at speeds of 130-135 km/h, which is still fast, but it’s far from the 155 km/h he once regularly bowled,” Tareen added.
Ihsanullah’s career, which saw him represent Pakistan in one ODI and four T20Is, now faces significant hurdles due to the injury setbacks and the complications following the surgery.
