Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan Name Playing XI for Opening Match Against Nepal
Iftikhar Ahmed came into the middle order, replacing Saud Shakeel. There was also no room for pacer Mohammad Wasim with Pakistan opting to go with Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz will be aided by Salman Agha in the spin department.
Pakistan have named their playing XI for the opening game of the Asia Cup against Nepal, set to take place in Multan Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday. Pakistan have gone heavy on batting depth for their tournament opener. With three frontline quicks and three spin-bowling all-rounders, the team isn't short of options in the bowling department either. There are a few changes from the XI that played Afghanistan in the final ODI in Colombo. Disappointed Fans React After Facing Long ‘Queues’ While Buying India vs Pakistan ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Tickets Online
Iftikhar Ahmed came into the middle order, replacing Saud Shakeel. There was also no room for pacer Mohammad Wasim with Pakistan opting to go with Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz will be aided by Salman Agha in the spin department. The batting line-up has a familiar look with Iftikhar coming back into the middle-order after missing the final ODI against Afghanistan. Pakistan Playing XI vs Nepal for Asia Cup 2023 Opening Match Announced
Pakistan XI: Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.
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