Naseem Shah will not be able to play in the World Cup to be held in India – report

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Dubai,. Pakistan’s star fast bowler Naseem Shah will not be able to take part in the ICC Men’s One Day International World Cup 2023 to be held in India in October-November.

The injury to his right shoulder suffered during a two-day marathon match against India in the Super 4 stage first ruled him out of the Asia Cup and has now made him unavailable for the World Cup. According to a report on ESPNcricinfo website, Naseem Shah will not be seen in action for a year.
The report said that Naseem went for an X-ray scan in Dubai on Thursday and the first reports suggest that the injury is more serious than previously thought.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may look for a replacement, but as of now he is unlikely to be a part of the Pakistan team touring India.
The PCB has not yet issued an official update on Naseem’s injury, but may issue an update as soon as the secondary report becomes available. According to initial reports, Naseem is facing a long layoff, making him Australia tour and Pakistan will also be out of the Super League (PSL). After the first match between India and Pakistan was abandoned due to rain, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) made some changes and announced the match between Pakistan and India in the Super 4 stage. Added a reserve day for the match. Zaman Khan was included in the playing eleven in place of Naseem Shah for Pakistan’s match against Sri Lanka in the Super 4 stage, which they lost by 2 wickets in a low-scoring thriller and were eliminated from the tournament. Went out. Another potential replacement Mohammad Hasnain is also injured at the moment.Naseem’s absence from the Pakistan team will be a big blow to the team, hampering plans to transform Naseem from a red-ball specialist to an all-format player.Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah The lethal trio of Afridi and Haris Rauf is one of the strongest bowling attacks in this format.

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