Colombo (IANS) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that right-arm fast bowler Zaman Khan has replaced Naseem Shah in the ongoing Asia Cup.
Naseem suffered an injury to his right shoulder during the match against India. He continues to be monitored by the team medical panel which is taking all necessary precautions keeping in mind the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
Zaman Khan has represented Pakistan in the T20 format. In six T20s for Pakistan, he has taken four wickets at an average of 32.5 and economy of 6.66.
The match between India and Pakistan was moved to the reserve day as the first day was washed out due to rain on Sunday. After a solid start from the opener and then centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, India set a mammoth target of 356/2, in reply to which Pakistan were bowled out for 128 and lost the match by 228 runs.
Wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav shone with the ball and took 5 wickets.
Haris Rauf, who did not bowl on the reserve day of the Pakistan vs India clash as a precautionary measure, continues to improve after feeling discomfort in his right side on the first day of the match.
Team doctor Sohail Saleem said, “These two fast bowlers are our assets and the team medical panel will provide them the best possible care ahead of the important World Cup.”
Fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani will join the team on Thursday morning.
