Pakistan have called up pace bowlers Zaman Khan and Shahnawaz Dahani as backups for Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf who were injured during the Super Four clash against India in the Asia Cup 2023 on Monday.

“This is only a precautionary measure keeping in mind the fitness and well-being of the players ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup next month.

“Haris and Naseem will continue to remain under the observation of the team’s medical panel. The team management will only request replacement from the ACC technical committee if Naseem or Haris are ruled out for the next seven days,” the Pakistan Cricket Board said in a statement.

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India thrashed Pakistan in the Super Fours of the Asia Cup on Monday. The co-hosts of the tournament were able to make 128 runs while chasing 357 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Pakistan will play next against Sri Lanka in the Super Four round. Sri Lanka will take on India today (Tuesday) and will look forward to continuing their great form after beating Bangladesh earlier.

Pakistani pacer Rauf was ruled out of the clash against India as a precautionary measure while Shah also did not bat as he picked up a minor injury on his fingers.