Injury Sidelines Naseem Shah:
World Cup 2023: In a significant blow to the Pakistani cricket team, fast bowler Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup due to an injury. Taking his place in Babar Azam’s squad is the experienced pacer, Hasan Ali.
The Asia Cup Incident:
The young speedster’s setback came during the highly competitive India-Pakistan face-off in the Asia Cup. The injury was severe enough to pull him out of the game, and as the World Cup approached, it became evident that Naseem would not recover in time to represent his nation.
World Cup 2023 Naseem’s Heartfelt Message:
Turning to Instagram to express his feelings, Naseem Shah shared, “It deeply saddens me to announce that I won’t be wearing the green jersey for this prestigious tournament.” He thanked his supporters, adding, “While it breaks my heart not to be part of the team, I believe in Allah’s plans. I promise to come back stronger.” Naseem urged fans to rally behind the Pakistani team in his absence.
Inzamam ul Haq on Naseem’s Absence:
World Cup 2023: The Chief Selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Inzamam ul Haq, shared his sentiments regarding the exclusion of Naseem Shah from the World Cup squad. Addressing the media in Lahore, he acknowledged, “Naseem is undeniably a key player in our bowling lineup. His injury is unfortunate.” He cited the medical team’s report, which indicated that Naseem wouldn’t recover in time. “For me, Naseem stands out as one of the cricket world’s premier bowlers. His absence in the World Cup is undeniably a massive loss for us,” he lamented.
World Cup 2023 Naseem Shah’s Cricket Journey:
Since making his ODI debut against the Netherlands in August 2022, Naseem Shah has been a force to reckon with, claiming 32 wickets in just 14 matches. He made his T20 debut against arch-rivals India in Dubai, the same year. In this shorter format, he boasts 15 wickets in 19 matches, showcasing his consistent prowess in both versions of the game.
