Pakistan World Cup squad was mired by injuries and resulted in the loss of prime pacer Naseem Shah. And, it seems like the squad in Asian Games 2023 is in the same crisis as Mohammad Hasnain has been ruled out of the tournament.
Pakistan's cricket team for the Asian Games 2023 faces a setback and star bowler Mohammad Hasnain won't play due to an ankle injury.
But, All-rounder Mubasir Khan is stepping in.
The Asian Games cricket format is T20, and Pakistan's Shaheens will join in from the quarter-finals on October 3-4.
Semifinals follow on October 6, with the final and bronze medal match on October 7.
The squad:
- Captain: Qasim Akram
- Vice-Captain: Omair Bin Yousuf
- Players: Aamir Jamal, Arafat Minhas, Arshad Iqbal, Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Khushdil Shah, Mirza Tahir Baig, Mubasir Khan, Muhammad Akhlaq (wk), Rohail Nazir (wk), Shahnawaz Dahani, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Usman Qadir
Backup players are ready if needed: Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Imran Jnr, and Muhammad Irfan Khan Niazi.
Supporting the team are head coach-cum-manager Shahid Aslam, bowling coach Umar Rasheed, batting and fielding coach Hanif Malik, and physiotherapist Hafiz Naeem ul Rasool. Get ready for an exciting Asian Games cricket tournament!
