Pakistan Playing 11 of Asia Cup 2023: NO Iftikhar Ahmed & Fakhar Zaman

Iftikhar Ahmed and Fakhar Zaman are not expected to be in the playing 11 of Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023

On Wednesday, August 9, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially disclosed the Pakistan squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. This continental championship is slated to take place from August 30 to September 17 in both Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Starting the tournament’s proceedings, the Men in Green will embark on their campaign by facing off against tournament newcomers Nepal in the Asia Cup 2023 curtain-raiser. The participating teams are divided into two groups: Group A comprises Pakistan, Nepal, and Team India, while Group B features reigning champions Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.

In accordance with a hybrid model, Pakistan will serve as the host for four matches, while Sri Lanka is set to accommodate the remaining nine games. Team India’s fixtures will all be played on Sri Lankan soil, including the grand final of the Asia Cup. The tournament holds substantial importance as it allows the participating teams to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the impending World Cup.

Also read: Team India Playing 11 of Asia Cup 2023: KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah Make Comeback; Sanju Samson Dropped

Pakistan Squad for Asia Cup 2023

  • Abdullah Shafique
  • Fakhar Zaman
  • Imam-ul-Haq
  • Babar Azam (captain)
  • Salman Ali Agha
  • Iftikhar Ahmed
  • Tayyab Tahir
  • Saud Shakeel (included only for the Afghanistan series)
  • Mohammad Rizwan (1st choice wicketkeeper)
  • Mohammad Haris (2nd choice wicketkeeper)
  • Shadab Khan (vice-captain)
  • Mohammad Nawaz
  • Usama Mir
  • Faheem Ashraf
  • Haris Rauf
  • Mohammad Wasim Jnr
  • Naseem Shah
  • Shaheen Afridi

Pakistan Playing 11 for Asia Cup 2023

  • Imam-ul-Haq
  • Abdullah Shafique
  • Babar Azam (Captain)
  • Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper)
  • Salman Ali Agha
  • Shadab Khan
  • Mohammad Nawaz
  • Faheem Ashraf
  • Shaheen Shah Afridi
  • Haris Rauf
  • Mohammad Wasim Jr
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