Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah Injury Prompts Pakistan To Call-Up Backups For Asia Cup 2023
Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah were injured during the Asia Cup facing against India on Monday, therefore Pakistan selected pacers Shahnawaz Dahani and Zaman Khan as back-ups. It’s doubtful if Naseem and Rauf will recover in time for Pakistan’s last Super Four stage match against Sri Lanka on Thursday after picking up injuries during Pakistan’s 228-run loss to India on Monday. This is just something to do with the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup starting next month in mind, as well as the players’ health and fitness.
The team’s medical staff will continue to keep an eye on Haris and Naseem. Only if Naseem or Haris falls unavailable for the next seven days will the team management ask the ACC technical committee for a replacement.
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup starts next month, therefore this is simply an effort to protect the players’ fitness and health. The two will continue to be monitored by the team’s medical staff, the Pakistan Cricket Board stated in a statement.
ACC technical committee
If Haris or Naseem are controlled out for the next seven days, the team management will only request a replacement from the ACC technical committee.
Babar Azam’s team dropped to third place on the Super Four table as a result of Pakistan’s huge loss to India, therefore winning over Sri Lanka may be required to secure their spot in this year’s final.
Dahani has participated in two ODIs and a total of 11 T20I matches for his nation, while Zaman, 22, has only made six starts for Pakistan in the game’s shortest format and has never taken part in an international ODI.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
Why are Naseem and Rauf not playing the next matches?
Rauf was unable to play on Monday due to “a little pain in his right flank” while Naseem was forced to leave the field in the 49th over of India’s innings on the reserve day due to a shoulder ailment.
Is Haris Rauf of Asia cup 2023?
As a precaution, Haris Rauf will not bowl anymore in the Asia Cup Super 4 match against India.