The participation of Salman Ali Agha in Pakistan’s upcoming Asia Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka has become doubtful. Agha sustained an injury during the intense Pakistan-India clash that left fans on the edge of their seats.
The incident occurred when Agha top-edged a sweep shot off the bowling of India’s Jadeja, resulting in a painful blow to his face. Following the match, Agha was immediately rushed to the hospital, where medical professionals provided the necessary treatment for his injured nose.
Sources close to the team have revealed that Salman Ali Agha’s availability for the crucial clash with Sri Lanka remains uncertain. To fill the potential void, it is likely that Saud Shakeel will step in to replace him in the playing XI.
Providing an update on Agha’s condition, the team management has indicated that while his face is swollen, he is showing signs of improvement and recovery.
However, Agha is not the only concern for Pakistan’s squad. Fast bowlers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah are also facing fitness issues and may miss the next Asia Cup 2023 game. In response, the Pakistan Cricket Board has taken precautionary measures by calling up Shahnawaz Dahani and Zaman Khan as backup players.
The Pakistan Cricket Board clarified its stance on the situation, stating, “This is only a precautionary measure keeping in mind the fitness and well-being of the players ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup next month. Haris and Naseem will continue to remain under the observation of the team’s medical panel. The team management will only request a replacement from the ACC technical committee if Naseem or Haris are ruled out for the next seven days.”
The uncertainty surrounding key players has added an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, making it a must-watch for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
