Zaman Khan replaces Naseem Shah in Pakistan’s Asia Cup squad
Naseem injured his right shoulder during the match against India
Zaman Khan has replaced Naseem Shah in Pakistan’s Asia Cup squad!
“Right-arm fast bowler Zaman Khan has been included as a replacement in Pakistan’s 17-player squad for the ongoing Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023,” announced the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a statement on Wednesday.
Zaman who arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday morning, joined the team in training with the squad at the RPICS 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 the match against India as a precautionary measure, continues to recover well after he felt discomfort in his right flank on the first day of the match.
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.”
Fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani will join the team on Thursday morning.
