Pakistan have been on Wednesday dealt a giant blow as quick bowler Naseem Shah has been dominated out for the rest of the Asia Cup resulting from a shoulder damage. Naseem’s unavailability will damage Pakistan badly forward of their must-win conflict in opposition to Sri Lanka on Thursday. Pakistan will tackle Sri Lanka in a digital semifinal on Thursday, with the winner progressing to Sunday’s closing in opposition to India. The Pakistan Cricket Board named 22-year-old Zaman Khan, who’s but to make his ODI debut, as Naseem’s substitute within the 17-member squad, whereas additionally calling up quick bowler Shahnawaz Dahani.

“Right-arm fast bowler Zaman Khan has replaced Naseem Shah in Pakistan’s 17-player squad for the ongoing men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023,” the PCB mentioned in a press release.

“Zaman joined the team in the morning today and will train with the squad at the RPICS in the evening,” the board added.

Naseem suffered the damage in the course of the sport in opposition to India, and left the sector after bowling 9.2 overs with none wicket.

“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,” the PCB mentioned.

India piled up their joint-highest ODI complete of 356 for 2 in opposition to Pakistan, who additionally missed the companies of Haris Rauf resulting from aspect pressure. He didn’t bowl when the sport was accomplished on the reserve day on Tuesday. “Haris Rauf, who did not bowl on the reserve day of Pakistan vs India contest as a precautionary measure, continues to recover well after he felt discomfort in his right flank on the first day of the match,” the PCB up to date.

“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.”