Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir to make a comeback for World Cup 2023?
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Calls are echoing across the cricketing world as they urge the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to orchestrate a comeback for former cricketing sensation Mohammad Amir, who had previously retired from the sport. This fervor has ignited due to troubling reports surrounding the participation of star fast bowler Naseem Shah in the much-anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
Naseem Shah's prospects of joining the World Cup squad have been cast into uncertainty due to a debilitating shoulder injury sustained during a high-stakes Asia Cup 2023 clash against arch-rivals India. Forced to withdraw from the tournament, Naseem Shah's void was hastily filled by the emerging paceman Zaman Khan.
Worryingly, the initial scan results for the 20-year-old Naseem Shah have revealed a more dire situation than anticipated, potentially sidelining the promising pacer for an extended period, perhaps up to a year.
As Pakistan's cricketing think tank grapples with the predicament, deliberations are underway concerning potential replacements for Naseem Shah within the World Cup squad. Names like Zaman Khan, Muhammad Hasnain, and Hasan Ali are being floated as possible candidates, though a definitive decision may be contingent on Naseem Shah's forthcoming medical assessment.
Simultaneously, the impassioned pleas of cricket enthusiasts have amplified on social media platforms, with a resounding call for the inclusion of the seasoned left-arm pacer, Mohammad Amir, in the roster for the World Cup. Amir, whose international journey commenced in 2009 during a Test series against Sri Lanka, experienced the zenith of cricketing success by being part of the squad that clinched the ICC World T20 title in 2009.
Yet, his career took a dramatic turn when he faced a five-year ban over spot-fixing allegations during a Test series against England. However, Amir made a triumphant international comeback in 2016, having displayed his prowess in both domestic and overseas cricketing arenas, setting the stage for the intriguing possibility of his return to the grandest stage of them all, the ICC Cricket World Cup.
