Naseem Shah's timely recovery uncertain: Babar Azam worries about star pacer's shoulder injury; Pakistan Cricket Board yet to provide official rehabilitation timeline
Pakistan's cricket captain, Babar Azam, has expressed concerns about the timely recovery of their fast bowler, Naseem Shah, ahead of their initial matches in the upcoming World Cup in India. Naseem Shah, known for his pace and potential, had sustained a right shoulder injury, and the Pakistan Cricket Board has yet to provide an official timeline for his rehabilitation.
On a more positive note, Pakistan's star fast bowler, Haris Rauf, is on the road to recovery from a side strain and is expected to be fit in time for their opening match against the Netherlands in Hyderabad on October 6th. Both Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf had suffered niggling injuries during Pakistan's Super Four clash against India in the Asia Cup, forcing them to sit out crucial matches.
Speaking about their prospects, Babar Azam remained cautiously optimistic, stating, "I'll tell you later… Not revealing our Plan B just yet. But, yes, Haris Rauf is making good progress with his side strain, and he should be back in action before the World Cup."
Regarding Naseem Shah's recovery, Babar Azam expressed uncertainty, saying, "Naseem Shah also… there are a few uncertainties, and I'm not sure about the timeline for his recovery, but in my opinion, we might see him later in the World Cup. Let's wait and see."
Naseem Shah, only 20 years old, has faced injury setbacks in the past. He dealt with a back problem at the age of 17, which sidelined him for 14 months. After his comeback, he suffered a shoulder injury during his debut appearance in the County Championship with Gloucestershire, which kept him out of action for an additional month. Despite his injury-prone nature, Naseem Shah has evolved into a key bowler for Pakistan across all three formats of the game, showcasing his versatility and determination to succeed on the international stage.
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