Naseem Shah Likely To Miss ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India Due To Injury: Report
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is all set to get underway on October 5 in India. Ahead of the start of the tournament, Pakistan have suffered a major setback as Naseem Shah is likely to miss the high-profile competition in India due to injury.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is all set to get underway on October 5 in India. The marquee tournament will witness ten teams battling it out for the crown. England will walk into the tournament as the defending champions. The inaugural game of the global event will see Jos Buttler & Co. take centre stage against New Zealand. 'Never Gave Up And Fought All the Way' Shaheen Afridi Reacts After Pakistan Bow Out of Asia Cup 2023 With Defeat to Sri Lanka in Super Four Match.
Pakistan are leaving no stone unturned in the preparation for the ODI World Cup 2023. However, ahead of the start of the tournament, the Men in Green have suffered a major setback as Naseem Shah is likely to miss the high-profile competition in India due to injury. Espncricinfo has reported the news of Naseem's unavailability.
Naseem is one of the exciting prospects in the Pakistan cricketing circles. He is known to rattle batters with his whizzing pace. However, the speedster sustained a shoulder injury during the Asia Cup 2023 Super clash against arch-rivals India on the reserve day. Following the scans from Tests in Dubai, it was revealed that the injury was worse than earlier speculated and the 20-year-old could even be out of action for the entire year. Shaheen Afridi Consoles Zaman Khan After Debutant’s Effort Goes in Vain As Pakistan Bow Out of Asia Cup 2023 With Defeat to Sri Lanka (Watch Video).
Pakistan's main strength has been their pace attack and the likes of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah have been instrumental in the recent rise of the Men in Blue in the white-ball circuit. The trio were key to their chances in the upcoming World Cup. However, with Naseem out injured, Babar Azam & Co. bowling might have weakened. The team management would need to seek an ideal candidate to fill Naseem's boots.
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