Lahore, Sep 21: Pakistan will be announcing its 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup squad on Friday morning following a review meeting of its recent Asia Cup performance, said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday.
Pakistan entered Asia Cup with the tag of being top-ranked ODI side boasting of an exciting fast-bowling line-up coupled with in-form batters.
But by the time it failed to reach the final after losing to Sri Lanka, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf were out due to injuries, with concerns over the form of Fakhar Zaman, middle-order batting make-up and middle-overs bowling being helmed by spinners.
The PCB said Management Committee Zaka Ashraf met with the coaching staff headed by Mickey Arthur, captain Babar Azam, vice-captain Shadab Khan, and former captains Misbah ul Haq and Mohammad Hafeez to review the side’s performance in the Asia Cup 2023 on Wednesday evening.
Chief selector, Inzamam ul Haq couldn’t make it to the meeting due to a medical emergency but met Ashraf on Thursday afternoon to share his input. After the completion of the review, Inzamam has finalised the Pakistan squad for the mega event to be announced on Friday morning in a press conference to be held at Gaddafi Stadium.
“I am glad we had a good positive review session and are on the same page. We are confident that the experience gained in the Asia Cup was a learning curve and will help prepare for the ICC Men’s World Cup.
“Our team is filled with talent, and we believe they have the capability to compete and win at the highest level. We have world-class batters and bowlers and are committed to providing them with the necessary support and resources to ensure they are well-equipped ahead of the mega event,” said Ashraf in a statement. (IANS)
