In this exclusive interview with PakPassion, Pakistan pace bowler Arshad Iqbal opens up about his long and frustrating battle with injury that has kept him away from the game. The 24-year-old discusses the ankle and back issues that halted his international career, his decision to seek rehabilitation in the UK with Dr. Javed Mughal, the personal care he received during his recovery, and his detailed roadmap for a comeback to domestic and international cricket, and much more.

By Saj Sadiq (October 29, 2025)

In this exclusive interview with PakPassion, Pakistan pace bowler Arshad Iqbal opens up about his long and frustrating battle with injury that has kept him away from the game. The 24-year-old discusses the ankle and back issues that halted his international career, his decision to seek rehabilitation in the UK with Dr. Javed Mughal, the personal care he received during his recovery, and his detailed roadmap for a comeback to domestic and international cricket.

Key topics include:

Injury struggle: He opened up about the physical setbacks that sidelined him after 2023, admitting he couldn’t play proper cricket due to persistent injury concerns.

Road to recovery: Sharing a hopeful update, he spoke about his rehabilitation, which has been nearly completed, and he's close to regaining full fitness.

Gratitude to Dr. Javed: He credits Dr. Javed with playing a pivotal role in his treatment journey in the UK, expressing heartfelt appreciation for the support.

Comeback belief: Despite the challenges, he maintained that his belief in returning to the sport never wavered.

Fitness education: He reflected on how the rehab phase taught him valuable lessons about diet, discipline, and training routines.

Future goal: With renewed confidence, he declared his ambition to earn a spot back in the Pakistan national team.

Watch the full interview with Saj here:

"I never gave up that I cannot make a comeback": Arshad Iqbal