3 important last minute changes made in Pakistan's squad in must win match against South Africa
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The Pakistani team has made changes in its plans for the most important World Cup match against South Africa in China. In order to improve their chances of reaching the semi-finals, the national team has decided to make more than one change in the squad for the match against Proteas.
Pakistan needs to secure a mandatory victory in the match against South Africa in China during the current World Cup. The match against South Africa is scheduled for Friday, October 27 in China.
Initially, there was a possibility of making one change in the team for the sixth World Cup match against South Africa, but after further consideration, the team management has decided to make two to three changes for tomorrow's match, which is considered crucial.
Sources suggest that Hassan Ali is doubtful for the important match against South Africa on Friday. It is possible that Mohammad Wasim Jr. could replace fast bowler Hassan Ali. Hassan Ali did not participate in the practice session today. Furthermore Fakhar Zaman may be included in place of Imam-ul-Haq.
Meanwhile, leg-spinner Usama Mir will be replaced by Mohammad Nawaz in the team. The national team for the match against South Africa will include Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Captain Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Wasim.
It is reported that before the crucial match against South Africa on Thursday, several players of the Pakistan team preferred rest during the optional training session. The session included 8 players from the World Cup playing squad and all 3 players from the reserve squad. Fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Hassan Ali did not attend the practice session, while wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan, opener Abdullah Shafique, spinner Usama Mir, and all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz also opted for rest.
The players present in the session that continued for over two and a half hours included Captain Babar Azam, Vice-Captain Shadab Khan, along with Imam-ul-Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha, Wasim Jr., and Saud Shakeel.
