Pakistan world cup squad announced with surprise inclusions and exclusions

Pakistan world cup squad announced with surprise inclusions and exclusions

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday finally announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 to be played in India.

The Pakistan squad was announced by chief selector Inzamam-ul Haq in Lahore.

Babar Azam will lead the side while Shadab Khan remains the team’s vice-captain. Hasan Ali has replaced injured pacer Naseem Shah.

The fast bowler Naseen Shah suffered a shoulder injury during the Asia Cup 2023.

Squad:

Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, M Wasim Jnr, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha.

Travelling reserves: Mohammad Haris, Abrar Ahmed, Zaman Khan