Pakistan squad for Asia Cup is out, and the team will be led by the star batter, Babar Azam. The 17-man squad has brilliant players like Imam-ul-Haq, Shadb Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, etc. With quality players at their disposal, Pakistan fans will be hoping that the Babar-led side will win their first Asia Cup since 2014.
Asia Cup Pakistan Squad 2023
The 17-man Pakistan squad for the Asia Cup doesn’t have big surprises. Opening batter Shan Masood missed the bus after a disappointing outing against New Zealand recently. All-rounder Faheem Ashraf has returned to the ODI fold. The 29-year-old’s last ODI appearance was in 2021. The bowling attack is lethal with Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf.
Pakistan, placed in Group A, will take on Nepal in the tournament opener on August 30. India is the other team in the group, whom the Men in Green will play on September 2.
The following is the Asia cup PAK players list:
- Babar Azam (captain)
- Abdullah Shafique
- Fakhar Zaman
- Faheem Ashraf
- Salman Ali Agha
- Saud Shakeel
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Mohammad Haris
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Shadab Khan
- Usama Mir
- Haris Rauf
- Mohammad Wasim
- Naseem Shah
- Shaheen Afridi
Tayyab Tahir is the travelling reserve and is the only uncapped ODI player in the Asia Cup Pakistan squad 2023.
5 Pakistan Players to Watch Out For
Pakistan squad has some stellar players who can win matches on their own. It is one of the reasons why they are considered favourites to win a third Asia Cup title. Here are five Pakistan players to watch out for in Asia Cup 2023:
Babar Azam – The Elegant Batter
Pakistan is going to another major tournament, relying heavily on their skipper, who has a stellar record in ODIs. With Babar around, the two-time Asia Cup champion has someone who can play big and match-winning knocks. Babar scored over 5000 runs at an average of 58 in the 50-over format.
Shaheen Shah Afridi – The Destructive Left-armer
Afridi is a player who brings his A-game to the big games. The lanky pacer, hailing from Khyber Agency, can swing the ball both ways and rattle the batters with his pace. The 23-year-old, who has 74 wickets in ODIs, is undoubtedly the most dangerous bowler in the tournament and could give a nightmarish time for batters in the Asia Cup.
Shadab Khan – The X-Factor
Every wrist spinner is an asset for the team, and so is Shadab Khan for Pakistan. Besides being a talented leg-spinner, Shadab can contribute with the bat and is also an exceptional fielder. He can control the flow of runs and pick up wickets in the middle overs. In short, Shadab is the x-factor in the Pakistan squad for Asia Cup.
Apart from these three players, Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf are a few other players to keep an eye on.
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Concluding Thoughts
The Pakistan squad looks very strong and has the potential to win the tournament. While players like Babar and Afridi hold the key, Imam, Rauf, and Shadb will have crucial roles to play in the 17-member squad.
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FAQs about Pakistan Squad for Asia Cup
Babar Azam, the star batter, will lead the Pakistan team in the Asia Cup 2023 edition.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named Tayyab Tahir as the travelling reserve in the 17-member Asia Cup squad.
Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf are three players to watch out for in the Pakistan squad for Asia Cup.
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