The opening lineup for Pakistan’s Asia Cup match versus Nepal tomorrow at the Multan Cricket Stadium has been announced.
Mohammad Nawaz or Usama Mir were the Men in Green’s options for their second spinner, but they decided to go with the left-arm spinner.
Although Faheem Ashraf was also a possibility, Babar has chosen to put his faith in the fiery trio of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf to handle the fast bowling responsibilities.
Pakistan’s opening lineup
Our playing XI for the first match of #AsiaCup2023 🇵🇰#BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/U8KaRXDqHH
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 29, 2023
Pakistan squad:
Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi and Usama Mir. Traveling reserve: Tayyab Tahir
First match of Asia Cup 2023 between Pakistan v Nepal tomorrow
