ISLAMABAD: Pakistani speedster Naseem Shah underwent a successful surgery to treat his shoulder injury, which had already excluded him from the ICC World Cup 2023, scheduled to begin in India on Thursday.
The news of his successful surgery was disclosed by his manager Moghees Sheikh via X (formerly Twitter) while requesting the nation for prayers and hoping the pacer would soon come into action.
Naseem Shah is in good spirits after minor procedure on his shoulder. Please remember him in your prayers. He will be in action soon inshallah. #NaseemShah #cwc23 @iNaseemShah pic.twitter.com/AqOmQkofQs
— Moghees Sheikh (@MogheesSheikh) October 3, 2023
After going through the surgery, Naseem Shah has been advised to rest and undergo rehabilitation for a period of four to six weeks before making his return to the International Cricket. In other words, Naseem would be out of action for at least three to four months.
Naseem Shah’s Injury During Asia Cup
Naseem Shah’s injury was reported in the media during the Asia Cup contest against India when he walked off the field on the reserve day organized for that game. Later the PCB issued a press release stating that Naseem would not be able to play rest of the matches in Asia Cup due to his shoulder injury.
In the absence of Naseem Shah, pacer Hasan Ali, has been included in the 2023 Cricket World Cup by the PCB.
Pakistan Squad for ICC World Cup 2023
Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, M Wasim Jnr, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha.
