The starting lineup for Pakistan’s Super Four match against Bangladesh in 2023 has been made public. With one significant tactical change brought about by the substitution of Faheem Ashraf for Mohammad Nawaz, the team essentially stays the same.
Shadab Khan will be the vice captain, and Captain Babar Azam will lead the team. Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq are the opening pair in the batting order, followed by Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, and Iftikhar Ahmed.
The formidable trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf will lead the pace attack. The most obvious change is the addition of fast-bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf in place of off-spinning all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz. This tactical change aims to improve the team’s fast bowling capabilities.
The previous game against India, in which spinners struggled in difficult Sri Lankan conditions, may have had an impact on this choice. It’s crucial to remember that the game against Bangladesh will be played in Lahore, which will present a unique set of circumstances. The early stages of the Super Four round seem to be the ideal time for Faheem Ashraf to demonstrate his potential, despite the fact that the pitches in Pakistan and Sri Lanka may be different.
