#AsiaCup23: A Look At Pakistan’s Possible Squad

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#AsiaCup23 is scheduled to begin later in the month and so, here is a look at Pakistan’s possible squad for the event. Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India and Afghanistan are among other international sides that will participate in this year’s tournament.

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Batters And Wicket-keepers

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Pakistan is likely to select skipper Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed and Shan Masood as their specialist batters. Mohd. Rizwan and Mohd. Haris are also likely to be included in the squad as specialist wicket-keepers.

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All-rounders and Spinners

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Mohd. Nawaz and vice-captain Shadab Khan are likely to be part of the squad as specialist spin bowling all-rounders. Salman Ali Agha on the other hand is likely to feature in the squad as a batting all-rounder. Usama Mir is also likely to find a place as a specialist spinner and a back up for Shadab Khan.

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Fast Bowlers

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Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Mohd. Wasim are likely to be included in the squad to spearhead the country’s fast bowling department.

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#AsiaCup23: Pakistan’s Possible Squad

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