PAK vs AUS ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Injured Pakistan Opener Fakhar Zaman, Fever-Hit Salman Ali Agha Unavailable for Australia Match
Zaman has played only match in the tournament so far, Pakistan's tournament opener against Netherlands at Hyderabad. He made 12 runs in that match.
Pakistan will not have injured opener Fakhar Zaman and all-rounder Salman Ali Agha available for selection for their World Cup match against Australia here on Friday. Zaman is recovering from a knee injury while Agha is recuperating from a bout of fever. PAK vs AUS ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia, Pakistan Need To Regain Batting, Bowling Mojo To Revive CWC Campaign.
“Fakhar Zaman is being treated for a knee injury, he is expected to be available for selection next week,” Pakistan media manager said in a statement on Thursday. “Salman Ali Agha developed a fever after last day's (Wednesday) training session and he is recovering from it. All other players in the 15-member main squad are doing well."
Zaman has played only match in the tournament so far, Pakistan's tournament opener against Netherlands at Hyderabad. He made 12 runs in that match. Abdullah Shafique, who has replaced Zaman as opener, made 113 against Sri Lanka and 20 against India.
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