Initial evaluation of young pacer Naseem Shah’s shoulder injury indicates that he will likely miss the entirety of the ODI World Cup in India in 2023.
As Naseem Shah’s severe shoulder injury threatens to keep him out of the upcoming ODI World Cup, Pakistan’s campaign has been beset by uncertainty.
The extent of the injury, which was revealed by scans in Dubai, has been reported to be worse than first thought. Given his current state, it is unlikely that Naseem will be available for both the upcoming Australia tour and the World Cup.
During Pakistan’s recent Asia Cup match against India, the 20-year-old speedster suffered a shoulder injury on the pitch. Later tests revealed a muscle injury close to his bowling shoulder.
Although Naseem had previously experienced shoulder discomfort during the Lanka Premier League, it has been determined that it is unrelated to any prior issues. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is currently awaiting a second opinion and will make a formal decision as soon as the outcomes of additional scans are available in the upcoming days.
This unfortunate development represents a major setback for Pakistan. Naseem Shah has recently joined forces with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf to form a crucial component of the bowling attack. Pakistan’s eerie past appears to be repeating itself, as they lost their most recent World Cup final due to Shaheen Afridi’s knee injury.
