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Injured Shoulder Likely To Force Naseem Shah Out Of ICC Cricket World Cup
Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah's recent shoulder injury has cast doubts over his participation in the forthcoming World Cup, set to be held in India next month. The 20-year-old pacer suffered the injury during Pakistan's Super-4 clash against arch-rival India in an Asia Cup match in Sri Lanka. Shah walked off during the 46th over Indian innings after injuring the right shoulder muscle.
Pakistan Get Rude Shock Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023, Star Pacer May Be Ruled Out Of Marquee Event: Report
The Cricket World Cup 2023 is only a few weeks away and the teams are in the final stages of their preparation. For the Asian teams, the Asia Cup presented a brilliant opportunity to test the mettle and combination against the very best. However, for the Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team the Asia Cup came as a dampener. First, they lost their rights to be the full hosts of the continental event. Then they finished last the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup after losses to India and Sri Lanka. Now, their star pacer Naseem Shah is likely to miss the Cricket World Cup for an injury that he suffered during the Asia Cup Super 4 match against India.
That's Got To Hurt! India's Loss To Bangladesh In Asia Cup 2023 Robs Team Chance Of Holding No. 1 Status In All Formats
The Asia Cup's Super Four defeat against Bangladesh cost India a golden chance to rule the rankings charts across formats. Before the Asia Cup clash against Bangladesh on Friday, 15 September, India held the No.2 position on the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings with 116 rating points, just slightly trailing top-ranked Australia, who led with 118 points.
Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana ruled out of Asia Cup final against India
Sri Lanka have suffered an injury blow ahead of the Asia Cup final against India on Sunday with spinner Maheesh Theekshana ruled out due to injury.
"Will Be Dangerous...": Bangladesh Skipper Shakib Al Hasan Fires World Cup Warning After Beating India
Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan feels that the Tigers will be a "dangerous side" for the upcoming ODI World Cup after they ended their Asia Cup campaign with a remarkable 6-run victory over India at the R Premadasa Stadium. India walked in as the only team who managed to remain unbeaten throughout the competition. Shubman Gill's 121 and Axar Patel's valiant 42 almost took the entire game away from Bangladesh. But the Tigers dug deep to clinch an exceptional victory and end their tournament on a high note.
"An Age-Old Problem": Shahid Afridi Lashes Out At Pakistan Management After Asia Cup Elimination
Pakistan's hopes of clinching the Asia Cup 2023 title were crushed on Thursday as the Babar Azam-led side lost a must-win match against Sri Lanka. Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted 252/7 in 42 overs (due to rain) Mohammad Rizwan scoring an unbeaten 86. However, Kusal Mendis and Charith Asalanka's fiery batting performance, took Sri Lanka across the line on the last ball of the match, with two wickets in hands. After the heartbreaking elimination, former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi criticised their poor team selection.
India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Final: Top Five Best Performers Of Both Teams
Team India will be squaring off against Sri Lanka in the much-awaited final of the ongoing Asia Cup on Sunday in Colombo. In Super 4 stage of the tournament, Team India thrashed Pakistan by 228 runs, followed by a 41-run victory over Sri Lanka in the next match. However, the Rohit Sharma-led side fell short by six runs in their last Super 4 match against Bangladesh. On the other hand, Sri Lanka registered a thumping two-wicket win over Pakistan in a last-ball thriller and sealed their Asia Cup 2023 final berth. It will be interesting to see that which team will now clinch the prestigious title.