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Five big names missing out on the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup

Some of the world’s leading cricketers are set to miss the tournament due to injury, drama and in some cases, both.

Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2023

Kuldeep Yadav best spinner going into World Cup, feels former Pakistan captain Intikhab Alam

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Intikhab Alam believes that Kuldeep Yadav is the best spinner heading into the World Cup and will provide significant advantage to India in the middle overs throughout the 50-over tournament.

The Times of India · Sep 30, 2023

Cricket World Cup 2023 countdown | Amid the din and the drama, mercurial Pakistan hunts for a safe space

Pakistan's World Cup hopes face many obstacles, incl. lack of clarity on venues, Naseem Shah's injury, visa delay. Despite this, the team is confident of success, led by Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, and Hasan Ali. Pakistan hopes to prove that the whole is greater than…

The Hindu · Sep 26, 2023

ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan name 15-member WC squad; injured Naseem Shah ruled out, Hasan Ali returns

NEW DELHI: Young fast bowler Naseem Shah was declared unfit for the upcoming ODI World Cup due to a shoulder injury, prompting the experienced medium pacer Hasan Ali to make an unexpected comeback as Pakistan unveiled their final 15-member squad for the tournament, set to kick off next month.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2023

PCB puts cap on T20 league participation for centrally contracted players

NEW DELHI: Amid ongoing dispute between players and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding various contract clauses, the governing body has opted to impose restrictions on the participation of centrally contracted players in foreign T20 leagues.

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2023

Injured shoulder likely to rule Naseem Shah out of ICC World Cup

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah's shoulder injury casts doubt over his World Cup participation. PCB medical team monitoring injury, awaiting scan results. Zaman Khan replaced Shah in Asia Cup, Pakistan failed to make final. PCB to decide Shah's return to cricket based on assessments. Long-term participation in Australia Tests also in…

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Shoulder injury puts Naseem Shah's World Cup participation in doubt

NEW DELHI: Pakistan suffered a massive blow on Saturday as 20-year-old pacer Naseem Shah's recent shoulder injury has cast doubts over his participation in the forthcoming ICC ODI World Cup, scheduled to be held in India next month.

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2023

Babar Azam expresses concerns over Naseem Shah's fitness for ICC ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam has expressed worries over pacer Naseem Shah's ability to recuperate in time for the start of the ICC ODI World Cup in India.

The Times of India · Sep 15, 2023

Pakistan unleash 'slinger' Zaman Khan: From tape ball cricket to ODI cauldron

COLOMBO: The endless chain of fast bowlers that Pakistan has produced over the years has been the envy point of other cricketing nations. Zaman Khan is the latest to join that illustrious line.

The Times of India · Sep 14, 2023

Missing Naseem Shah a big blow: Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, on Wednesday expressed his concern over the absence of injured pacer Naseem Shah, acknowledging it as a significant setback. Nevertheless, he remained hopeful that another bowler would rise to the occasion during the crucial Asia Cup Super Four match against Sri Lanka, which…

The Times of India · Sep 13, 2023