Naseem Shah, a prominent fast bowler for Pakistan, may be forced to miss the opening games of the eagerly awaited 2023 ODI World Cup, which will start on October 5 in India.
The team’s captain, Babar Azam, addressed the issues surrounding the injuries to Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf and expressed optimism that the young pacer, Naseem Shah, 20, might possibly return later in the competition. Fans and the team are left waiting, as the precise timeline for his recovery is still unknown.
Azam also expressed optimism for Haris Rauf’s future, pointing out that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet given Shahnawaz Dahani’s inclusion in the Asia Cup team official confirmation. Babar Azam suggested a covert “Plan B” and expressed optimism for Haris Rauf’s World Cup participation even though his recovery from a side strain is going well.
These injuries occurred during the Asia Cup Super 4s match between Pakistan and India, which was postponed due to rain and played at R. Premadasa Stadium. The team’s performance and World Cup preparations were negatively impacted by these injuries, as evidenced by Pakistan’s heartbreaking two-wicket loss to Sri Lanka.
