Dubai 28th August : Pakistan are entering Asia Cup 2022 without the assistance of their leading left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, ruled out due to a knee injury in the right even though he is with the team as part of his rehabilitation.Now we are ahead of their biggest game against India on Sunday the Babar Azam-led team was hit with an injury fear with young pacer Mohammad Wasim down with back pain during a session of training on Thursday.
According to an article in ESPNCricinfo, Wasim, who turned 21 on Thursday was complaining of discomfort in his lower back after the Pakistani bowling practice at the ICC Academy.Wasim has taken 17 wickets in 11 T20Is since making his debut in the year before took part in the three training sessions of Pakistan following their entry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
“He may have had an MRI scan.The scan is for safety reasons, with the PCB not intending to risk a long-term injury due to the volume of cricket they are scheduled to play in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup in Australia between October and November.” according to the report.
When the Asia Cup ends, Pakistan will host England for seven T20Is at home which will run from September 20 until October 2.Then, it is followed by an tri-series in New Zealand, with Bangladesh as the third team, before heading towards Australia to play in the Men’s T20 World Cup in October and November.
The Asia Cup, with Dubai and Sharjah as locations, they could play in five games in 12 days if they qualify for the Super Four stage.
Pakistan are in Group A along with India as well as Hong Kong.
Other fast bowling options for Pakistan comprise Haris Rauf, Shahnawaz Dhani Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.
India and Pakistan have played the other 14 times before in the Asia Cup.India have won the Asia Cup seven times, have the advantage over their arch-rivals.They have been winners eight times, while losing five games and with no results.
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