Pakistan Cricket World Cup Squad 2023: Pakistan Suffers Blow as Naseem Shah Ruled Out of Cricket World Cup

Pakistan has suffered a huge blow ahead of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, As Pakistan has announced its 15-member squad for the Cricket World Cup 2023 with star fast bowler Naseem Shah ruled out due to a shoulder injury. Shah sustained the injury during the Asia Cup 2023, and has been advised to undergo surgery. Pakistan have named Hasan Ali as Shah’s replacement in the squad.

Despite the setbacks, Pakistan still have a strong squad for the Cricket World Cup 2023, with a good mix of experience and youth. Babar Azam will lead the side, with Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan, and Iftikhar Ahmed providing support in the batting department. Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz will provide options in the all-rounder department, while Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim, and Hasan Ali will form a potent pace attack.

Pakistan Cricket World Cup Squad 2023: A Balanced Mix of Experience and Youth

Here is a detailed look at the Pakistan Cricket World Cup squad 2023:

Babar Azam (c): Babar Azam is one of the best batsmen in the world, and he will be the key to Pakistan’s success in the World Cup. He is a consistent performer in all three formats of the game, and he has a knack of scoring big runs.

Fakhar Zaman: Fakhar Zaman is a powerful batsman who can take the game away from the opposition on his day. He has a good record in ODIs, and he will be looking to continue his good form in the World Cup.

Imam-ul-Haq: Imam-ul-Haq is a solid batsman who can anchor the innings. He has a good record in ODIs, and he will be looking to play a key role in Pakistan’s success in the World Cup.

Mohammad Rizwan: Mohammad Rizwan is a wicketkeeper-batsman who is known for his consistency. He is a good player of spin, and he will be looking to provide stability to the middle order.

Shadab Khan: Shadab Khan is an all-rounder who can bat and bowl equally well. He is a good fielder as well. He will be looking to play a key role in Pakistan’s success in the World Cup.

Mohammad Nawaz: Mohammad Nawaz is another all-rounder who can bat and bowl. He is also a good fielder. He will be looking to provide support to Shadab Khan in the all-rounder department.

Salman Ali Agha: Salman Ali Agha is a left-arm spinner who can also bat. He is a good fielder as well. He will be looking to provide Pakistan with a spinning option in the World Cup

Usama Mir: Usama Mir is a leg-spinner who can also bat. He is a good fielder as well. He will be looking to provide Pakistan with another spinning option in the World Cup.

Shaheen Shah Afridi: Shaheen Shah Afridi is one of the most feared bowlers in the world. He is a left-arm pacer who can generate good pace and swing. He will be the key to Pakistan’s success in the World Cup.

Haris Rauf: Haris Rauf is a right-arm pacer who can bowl at good pace. He is also a good fielder. He will be looking to support Shaheen Afridi in the pace attack.

Mohammad Wasim: Mohammad Wasim is another right-arm pacer who can bowl at good pace. He is also a good fielder. He will be looking to provide support to Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf in the pace attack.

Hasan Ali: Hasan Ali is a right-arm pacer who has been in and out of the team in recent months. He is a good bowler, but he has struggled with consistency. He will be looking to make the most of his opportunity in the World Cup.

Iftikhar Ahmed : Iftikhar Ahmed is a good all-rounder who can play all over the field. He’s a decent bowler too, and he’ll be looking to help out in both areas during the World Cup.

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Babar Azam will lead a strong 15-player squad for Pakistan at #CWC23 🏆

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— ICC (@ICC) September 23, 2023

Pakistan is one of the favorites to win the 2023 Cricket World Cup. They have a strong batting lineup, led by Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, and a bowling attack that is capable of taking wickets on any surface. However, Shah’s absence is a major blow, and it will be interesting to see how Pakistan copes without him.

The all-rounder department is also well-stocked, with Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz providing options. The pace attack is led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is one of the most feared bowlers in the world. He will be supported by Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim, and Hasan Ali.

Pakistan will open their campaign against the Netherlands in the World Cup 2023 on October 6 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The visitors will also have warm-up matches against New Zealand, and Australia in the pre-tournament phase

Pakistan Schedule For Cricket World Cup 2023

Cricket World Cup 2023 Stadiums

World Cup 2023 cricket will be held in India and will be held at 10 venues across the country. The stadiums offer a variety of capacities and facilities and can be found anywhere in the country, from big cities to small towns.

Here is a list of the stadiums for the Cricket World Cup 2023:

• Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
• Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
• M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Eden Gardens, Kolkata

ICC World Cup 2023 Official Anthem: Dil Jashn Bole

The official anthem of the ICC World Cup 2023, ‘Dil Jashn Bole’, was released on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, with just two weeks to go until the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 tournament kicks off in India.

DIL JASHN BOLE! #CWC23

Official Anthem arriving now on platform 2023 📢📢

Board the One Day Xpress and join the greatest cricket Jashn ever! 🚂🥳

Credits:
Music – Pritam
Lyrics – Shloke Lal, Saaveri Verma
Singers – Pritam, Nakash Aziz, Sreerama Chandra, Amit Mishra, Jonita… pic.twitter.com/09AK5B8STG

— ICC (@ICC) September 20, 2023

ICC World Cup 2023 Date

India will host the ICC World Cup 2023 from October 5 to November 19, 2023. The quadrennial international men’s cricket championship, which is put on by the International Cricket Council (ICC), will be in its thirteenth iteration.