The PCB taken stock of a dismal Asia Cup campaign, which caused a few days’ delay in the unveiling of Pakistan’s World Cup roster. Finally they have announced their 15-man final squad for the ODI World Cup 2023.
Hasan Ali has taken the place of Naseem Shah on the 15-person World Cup roster, which is an expected change. At the Asia Cup 2023 in Sri Lanka, Naseem Shah suffered a shoulder injury while playing against India. The youngster is anticipated to spend a significant amount of time on the sidelines.
Babar Azam will lead the Pakistan side in his first ever major world 50-over competition. Abdullah Shafiq, Fakhar Zaman, and Imam-ul-Haq make up the major core of Pakistan’s World Cup team, providing a strong top order.
Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, and Haris Rauf have also made the team. Mohammad Wasim Jr, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Salman Ali Agha make up the rest of the 15-man squad.
Pakistan squad for World Cup 2023:
Babar (C), Shadab (VC), Fakhar, Imam, Abdullah, Rizwan, Iftikhar, Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Nawaz, Shaheen, Rauf, Hasan Ali, Usama Mir, Wasim Jr
Pakistan’s poor Asia Cup 2023 performance
Pakistan are set to be part of the ODI World Cup 2023 following a disappointing Asia Cup campaign. The team, which many predicted would win the competition, finished last in the Super Four rankings. The Men in Green suffered 228-run defeats to India and a 3 wicket defeats to Sri Lanka.
The absence of Naseem and Haris, who left the game against India in the middle, was greatly resented by Pakistan, whose prospects of winning the title ultimately depended mainly on their outstanding pace attack, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi.
The PCB came to the conclusion that Naseem and Haris’ injuries were the consequence of an improperly managed workload, primarily because the players participated in franchise leagues, during an assessment of how the team performed during the Asia Cup on Wednesday.
Fans react as Pakistan announce ODI World Cup 2023 squad:
Pakistan squad for World Cup 2023:
Babar (C), Shadab (VC), Fakhar, Imam, Abdullah, Rizwan, Iftikhar, Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Nawaz, Shaheen, Rauf, Hasan Ali, Usama Mir, Wasim Jr pic.twitter.com/TS6q8kA2RT
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 22, 2023
Tough tough squad to beat.
However Shadab should have been there. On Indian pitches he could have been a handful
— Team HB (@Holly_Buff_) September 22, 2023
Congratulations for india ?
Naseem shah is out of the world cup.— Waqas Akbar (@wa00786) September 22, 2023
Hassan Ali and shadab Khan will be a big setback for Pakistan as they are being selected for friendship with #BabarAzam
— Cricket Updates (@rameez_kazmi) September 22, 2023
Hasan ali ??
— Ashish Prajapati?? (@Aash_prajapati) September 22, 2023
Good ?
Semifinals to pahuch he jaayenge— Gauravgupta (@Gauravg2152) September 22, 2023
The inclusion of Hasan Ali is good.
Experience player hona chahiye in big tournament— Ankur Chauhan (@AnkurChauhan07) September 22, 2023
Comeback Hasan Ali ?
— Gauravgupta (@Gauravg2152) September 22, 2023
Don’t forget Hassan destroyed you in champion trophy final
— Hazrat Ali (@hazratali627) September 22, 2023
