Pakistan Name 2023 World Cup Squad; Naseem Shah Ruled Out, Hasan Ali Returns
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Babar Azam will lead Pakistan in 2023 WC [X.com]
In a significant development, Pakistan Cricket Board has named a formidable 18-member squad, including the travelling reserves, for the 2023 World Cup in India, starting next month. Ace pacer Naseem Shah misses out on selection due to injury, with veteran speedster Hasan Ali replacing him in the team for the showpiece event.
Notably, Naseem Shah injured his shoulder during the Asia Cup 2023, and therefore he won’t participate in the mega event.
On the other hand, Hasan Ali has represented Pakistan in 60 ODIs, scalping 91 wickets at an average of 30.36. However, he last played an ODI series way back in June 2022, managing only two wickets in as many games.
Meanwhile, talking about Pakistan’s batting department, Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq have been picked as the top-order batters alongside Abdullah Shafique.
Meanwhile, skipper Babar Azam will bat at three, with Mohammad Rizwan, experienced all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed and Agha Salman slotted in the middle order. Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz will play as the first-choice all-rounders, while Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali spearhead the pace attack alongside Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Pakistan squad for 2023 World Cup
Babar Azam (C), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr
Travelling reserves: Mohammad Haris, Zaman Khan, Abrar Ahmed
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