Xtra Time Web Desk: Pakistan cricket team were dealt a huge blow as Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the remainder of Asia Cup 2023. Naseem picked up an injury during the Super 4 game against India at R Premadasa stadium. Zaman Khan who was in the reserve has been called to replace the young pacer.
Zaman joined the team on Thursday morning and will train with the squad at the R Premadasa stadium in the evening. Naseem injured his right shoulder during the match against India. He continues to be monitored by the team’s medical panel that is taking all necessary precautions keeping in mind the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
Haris Rauf, who did not bowl on the reserve day of Pakistan v India contest as a precautionary measure, continues to recover well after he felt discomfort in his right flank on the first day of the match.
According to Pakistan Team doctor Sohail Saleem,“These two fast bowlers are our assets and the team’s medical panel will provide them the best possible care ahead of the all-important World Cup.”