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Zaman Khan replaces injured Naseem Shah in Asia Cup squad

PCB says Haris Rauf is being monitored by the medical panel
Pacer Naseem Shah screams in pain holding his leg after delivering a ball during the Asia Cup Twenty20 international cricket Group A match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on August 28, 2022. —AFP
Pacer Naseem Shah screams in pain holding his leg after delivering a ball during the Asia Cup Twenty20 international cricket Group A match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on August 28, 2022. —AFP

Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the Asia Cup 2023 after he sustained a shoulder injury during the match between Pakistan and India. Zaman Khan will replace him in the remaining matches of the continental tournament.

“Naseem injured his right shoulder during the match against India. He continues to be monitored by the team’s medical panel that is taking all necessary precautions keeping in mind the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023,” a statement by the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Wednesday.

Khan joined the team in the morning today (Wednesday) and will train with the squad at the RPICS in the evening. Shahnawaz Dahani will join the team tomorrow (Thursday).

Read: Asia Cup: Zaman Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani called to Sri Lanka

Fast bowler Haris Rauf, who did not bowl on the reserve day of the Pakistan-India game as a precautionary measure, continues to recover after he felt discomfort in his right flank on the first day of the match.

“These two fast bowlers are our assets and the team’s medical panel will provide them the best possible care ahead of the all-important World Cup,” Team doctor Sohail Saleem said.

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