Pakistan World Cup Squad 2023 Announced; Sarfaraz Ahmed's International Career Over

Pakistan World Cup Squad 2023 Announced; Sarfaraz Ahmed’s International Career Over. Pakistan will be one of the strongest teams in the ICC World Cup 2023. Pakistan were the runners-up in Asia Cup and T20 World Cup tournaments last year. Hence, the Men in Green is a strong team that can emerge as powerful in a multi-nation tournament. ICC World Cup 2023 will commence in India on October 5 and witness the final on November 19.

Pakistan has a strong rivalry with India in cricket and on the latter’s soil, the Men in Green will be eager to showcase their might. Under Babar Azam, the Men in Green will form a strong squad that can tackle other teams efficiently. In this listicle, we talk about Pak’s predicted squad for ICC World Cup 2023.

Pakistan Squad For ICC World Cup 2023

Openers- Fakhar Zaman And Imam-ul-Haq

For the openers, Pakistan can pick Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq in ICC World Cup 2023 squad. Both the left-handed batsmen have been astonishing in ODIs this year. While Zaman has slammed 520 runs in 8 ODIs, Haq has mustered 191 runs in an equal number of games. Zaman has also slammed 3 centuries in ODIs this year and is the leading run-getter for the team.

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Middle-Order- Babar Azam (C), Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shan Masood

Babar Azam will lead Pakistan in ICC World Cup 2023 and will aim to lead his team to their first ICC title under his leadership. With 425 runs in 8 ODIs in 2023, Babar Azam has retained his awesome form this year too.

Some other middle-order batters in the Pakistan squad can be Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, and Shan Masood. Since the start of this year, Iftikhar Ahmed has slammed 122 runs in just 2 ODIs he played.

Agha Salman has mustered 236 runs in 8 games with 2 fifties. Shan Masood has hit 52 runs in 4 ODIs. The left-handed batter has struggled to perform this year but will aim for an impressive performance in Asia Cup, which can boost his selection in ICC World Cup 2023 later.

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Wicketkeepers- Mohammad Rizwan & Mohammad Haris

Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Haris were picked as wicketkeepers in Pakistan’s last ODI series against New Zealand. Hence, they might be picked once again in ICC World Cup 2023. Rizwan will be the primary wicketkeeper for Pakistan and will play a key role in the lower order.

This year, the right-handed batsman has scored 343 runs in 8 ODIs at a stunning average of 68+. Mohammad Haris is a young batter with less experience but will be ready to pull up his socks if he gets an opportunity.

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All-Rounders- Shadab Khan & Mohammad Wasim Jr

For the all-rounders, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Wasim Jr are two names that pop up when we talk about all-rounders in the current Pakistan team. Shadab Khan has scored 35 runs in 2 ODI innings this year with an unbeaten knock in one match.

With the ball, the right-arm spinner has clinched 3 wickets. Mohammad Wasim Jr will be a crucial medium-pace all-rounder for the team. He accounts for 9 wickets in 6 games this year.

Spinners- Mohammad Nawaz & Usama Mir

For spinners, Mohammad Nawaz and Usama Mir are highly likely to get spots in the Pakistan squad in ICC World Cup 2023. Off-spinner Mohammad Nawaz has picked 6 wickets in 6 ODIs in 2023. Leg spinner Usama Mir has been impressive this year in ODIs, hunting 10 wickets in 6 ODIs.

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Pacers- Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Three pacers who have executed brilliant performances for Pakistan in ODIs this year are Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf. Hence, they are highly likely to be part of the ICC World Cup 2023.

Right-arm pacer Shah has scalped most ODI wickets for Pakistan in 2023 with 13 scalps in 5 games. Rauf follows him with 10 scalps in 7 games. Shaheen Afridi, who provides variation to the pace attack being a left-armer, accounts for 8 scalps in 4 games since the start of 2023.