Pakistan cricket team faces a significant challenge ahead of their upcomingmatch against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 as Salman Ali Agha’sparticipation is doubtful due to an injury he sustained during thePakistan-India clash.
Agha was struck in the face when he top-edged a sweep off Jadeja during theSuper 4 match of the Asia Cup 2023. Post-match, he was taken to thehospital where his nose was treated. Despite his condition improving,Agha’s face remains swollen, casting doubt on his ability to participate inthe forthcoming match against Sri Lanka.
In light of these developments, Saud Shakeel is likely to replace Agha inthe playing XI. Shakeel’s potential inclusion could provide a fresh dynamicto the team, even as they grapple with the absence of Agha’s battingprowess.
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Further increasing issues for Pakistan are concerns over the fitness ofHaris Rauf and Naseem Shah.
