Pakistan World Cup squad for the 2023 edition is officially announced by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The ‘Men in Green,’ without pacer Naseem Shah, is led by Babar Azam and includes a list of top cricketers in the international arena. After Imran Khan’s success in 1992, Pakistan hasn’t been able to win the ODI mega event.
Pakistan World Cup Squad 2023
Apart from Naseem Shah’s absence, Pakistan has a fully-fit squad to choose from in the World Cup 20232 squad. The following is the entire squad of Pakistan for the 2023 ODI World Cup:
- Batters – Babar Azam (Captain), Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, and Saud Shakeel
- Wicket-keeper – Mohammad Rizwan
- All-Rounders – Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Mohammad Wasim, Mohammad Nawaz
- Bowlers – Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, and Usama Mir
Top 5 Players in Pakistan World Cup Squad 2023
Pakistan has put together a strong team for the World Cup. The following is a list of Pakistani players who could make a massive impact in India:
Babar Azam
Babar Azam is a world-class batter, especially in the ODI format. So far, the Lahore-born batter has played in 108 ODIs and scored 5409 runs at an average of 58.16. In the 2019 World Cup, Babar amassed 474 runs at an impressive 67.71 average and 87.77 strike rate. If Pakistan has to post huge totals consistently, then Babar must deliver consistently.
Mohammad Rizwan
Another key player in the Pakistan team is the wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan. He is yet to represent the Pakistan team in an ODI World Cup. The 31-year-old recently played in the Asia Cup 2023, scoring 195 runs in four innings. Unfortunately, Pakistan could not make it to the final, but Rizwan showed his class and proved again why he will be a crucial player for Pakistan in the ODI World Cup.
Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan is among the most important players in the Pakistan World Cup squad. He can contribute with the bat and the ball and is also a quality fielder. Shadab has represented Pakistan in the 2019 World Cup. He bagged nine wickets in six innings. The only concerning thing about Shadab is the lack of consistency, and Pakistan will hope that he brings his A-Game to the World Cup.
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Shah Afridi is a vital cog in the Pakistan 15-member squad. He has 86 wickets in 44 ODI appearances. Afridi has experience playing in one ODI World Cup, as he was part of the 2019 World Cup squad. The tall left-arm pacer bagged 16 wickets in just five matches. Afridi’s best World Cup figures, 6/35, came against Bangladesh at Lord’s in the World Cup.
Haris Rauf
Haris Rauf is one of the quickest and deadliest bowlers in the World Cup 2023. It will be his first ODI World Cup, and the pacer would want to impress. In 28 ODIs, he has 53 wickets. Recently, he was a part of the Asia Cup 2023, where he picked up nine wickets in just four matches. The 29-year-old is an integral part of the Pakistan pace attack, and his form will determine how far the ‘Men in Green’ will go in the upcoming World Cup.
Concluding Thoughts
Pakistan World Cup squad is full of experienced and talented cricketers. The 15-man team has some impact players like Babar, Afridi, Rauf, and Rizwan. If the team fires in unison, they can end the long wait for an ODI World Cup trophy.
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FAQs on Pakistan World Cup Squad
Babar Azam is Pakistan’s captain in the ODI World Cup 2023.
Shaheen Shah Afridi, the left-arm quick, will be the premium fast bowler for Pakistan in the ODI World Cup 2023.
Shadab Khan is the main spinner in the Pakistan World Cup squad 2023. Mohammad Nawaz is the supporting spinner, while Agha Salman and Iftikhar Ahmed are other slow bowling options.
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