Pakistan ODI World Cup 2023 squad introduced, Naseem Shah misses out

Young pacer Naseem Shah was on Friday dominated out as a consequence of a shoulder damage as Pakistan named its closing 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup starting subsequent month.

Chief Selector Inzamam ul Haq stated skilled medium pacer Hasan Ali has been recalled due to the damage to Naseem.

Naseem, 20, had suffered a shoulder damage throughout their match towards India within the Asia Cup. He has been suggested to bear surgical procedure and is anticipated to get well in three to 4 months.

Inzamam additionally introduced three travelling reserves — wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris, thriller spinner Abrar Ahmed and quick bowler Zaman Khan for the World Cup who can be thought of if there have been any accidents within the squad.

“We were forced to make one change because of an unfortunate injury to Naseem Shah. We had a few injury scares in the recent Asia Cup, but I am glad to share that all the players are fully fit and are eager to perform for their country in the all-important tournament,” Inzamam stated in a launch.

“I have received encouraging reports from our medical panel about Haris Rauf. He has started to (shadow) bowl at the National Cricket Academy and will be available for selection.

“I have a firm belief that this squad can bring the World Cup trophy to Pakistan and make the whole nation proud with their incredible performances. It is time to get behind our team and provide them with the backing and support that they need.” Pakistan will play two warm-up matches towards New Zealand on September 29 and Australia on October 3 earlier than their event opener towards the Netherlands on October 6.

The showpiece can be held in October and November in India.

Pakistan World Cup squad: Babar Azam (C), Shadab Khan (VC), Muhammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Wasim Junior, Agha Salman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Osama Mir.

Travelling Reserves: Muhammad Haris, Abrar Ahmed, Zaman Khan.