AUS vs PAK: "Rohit Sharma Ended Shadab Khan's Career" - Twitter Reacts As Pakistan Vice-Captain Gets Dropped From XI

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has been dropped from the playing XI for the match against the Pat Cummins-led side in the ICC World Cup 2023. Shadab Khan failed to secure his place in the team following a string of poor performances with the ball in recent ODIs.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bowl first at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday, October 20. The Pakistan team made a sole change to their playing XI from their previous match, with leg-spinner Usama Mir replacing Shadab Khan.

Usama Mir To Make His ODI World Cup Debut

Shadab Khan failed to perform up to expectations in the ongoing World Cup, where the conditions are favorable to spin bowlers. The Pakistan vice-captain picked up just two wickets in three matches, with a dismal average of 65.50 and an economy rate of 6.55.

Usama Mir will make his ODI World Cup debut for Pakistan during the high-voltage game against Australia. The 27-year-old made his debut against New Zealand earlier this year. He has represented the national team in 8 matches, taking 11 wickets at an average of 35.09.

Shadab Khan Is Not Playing  – Babar Azam

During the toss for the Australia-Pakistan match, Babar Azam mentioned that Shadab is not part of the playing XI, with Usama Mir coming in as his replacement.

“We will bowl first. The pitch looks really good. We have had a couple of good sessions. We are hoping to do well. We need to do well in batting. We will try our best. Shadab is not playing. Usama comes in,” Babar said.

Australia vs Pakistan Playing XI

Australia: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Fans On X React To Shadab Khan Being Dropped From Playing XI

I am shocked Shadab Khan has been dropped?? #PAKvAUS

— Haroon (@hazharoon) October 20, 2023

Rohit Sharma has ended shadab khan’s career. pic.twitter.com/X7DxOrJ2jk

— Ansh Shah (@asmemesss) October 20, 2023

Usama mir replacing shadab khan#PAKvsAUS pic.twitter.com/NEZJDdsaoG

— peer haseeb ?? (@haseebpeer6) October 20, 2023

Shadab Khan getting dropped in between a WC is huge, but there was no other way to it, had to be done.

— Khateeb Buch (@khateeb__buch) October 20, 2023

Why they dropped Shadab Khan? He is vice-captain of Pakistan cricket team.

— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariIND) October 20, 2023

My advice to shadab khan is that dont try to become wazir or Naib focus on your performance ,you are very talented work on your game ,Improve your bowling & make a come back dont try to hide besides your friend , You are a champion & only performance will help you pic.twitter.com/RvR3pSA2ol

— Huzaifa khan (@HuzaifaKhan021) October 20, 2023

Rohit Sharma ended Shadab Khan career ?

— Nikhhiiil (@iamnr001) October 20, 2023

https://twitter.com/beingwisal_/status/1715279157821624417?t=RL1seAwuNpIULsD9WCQx1g&s=19

Usama Mir in For Shadab Khan ..such a brave decision that too against mighty Aussies. Go well Usama proove your talent today ?#CWC2023 #PAKvsAUS pic.twitter.com/t6RWRl3KX2

— BabaRian? (@BabariansBabar) October 20, 2023

https://twitter.com/prhlebegairat/status/1715280051783033297?t=yMIze-iMHlcrWTOVPN4Zug&s=19

Good luck Usama for the debut go well champ and Shadab Bhai comeback should always be greater than setback you will be back soon in sha Allah

— Hass (@GokboruWolf) October 20, 2023

Aaj shadab nahi khel reha???

— Ishmal (@cswhoami) October 20, 2023

Also read: AUS vs PAK: Misbah-ul-Haq Suggests Usama Mir To Replace Out-Of-Form Shadab Khan In Playing XI