Pakistan cricket management picked the playing XI for the do-or-die clash against Sri Lanka in the Super Four match at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday.

The Babar Azam-inspired side had decided to induct Mohammad Haris, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, and Zaman Khan, who will replace Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf for tomorrow’s encounter against Sri Lanka.

Mohammad Haris, Imamul Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan (vc), Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim jnr, and Zaman Khan will take on Sri Lanka in tomorrow’s clash.

Our playing XI for the #PAKvSL match 🇵🇰#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/lhT5Vl8RtX
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 13, 2023

Naseem Shah rules out of Asia Cup

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah on Wednesday ruled out of the Asia Cup due to an injury and will be replaced by emerging pacer Zaman Khan for the remainder of the tournament.

Naseem Shah’s shoulder had been injured during his outing against India. In the wake of his injury, the medical team advised Naseem to take rest ahead of the all-important World Cup.

Expressing his views regarding the injuries of Naseem and Haris Rauf, team doctor Sohail Saleem said, "Both Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf are the assets of the team. The medical panel will make an all-out effort to ensure the recovery of both Naseem and Rauf."

Mr Saleem made it clear that Rauf was making a recovery and that his side strain was now better than before.

– Dahani issued visa for Sri Lanka –

Shahnawaz Dahani had been issued a visa for Sri Lanka. The Multan Sultans’ pacer will touchdown in Colombo tomorrow to join the squad.

Earlier today, Zaman Khan reached Colombo.