PCB will unveil the roster for the ODI World Cup 2023. Pakistan will face the Netherlands in their World Cup 2023 opener on October 6 in Hyderabad.
Pakistan was one of the favorites to win the just finished Asia Cup 2023, but they disappointed. Losing back-to-back matches against India and Sri Lanka to finish last in the Super Four stage. On Thursday, September 21, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s management committee chief. Zaka Ashraf, held a meeting to discuss the ‘Men in Green’s’ poor performance in the six-team tournament.
Babar Azam and his deputy, Shadab Khan, were among those in attendance, as were members of the coaching staff.
Following the meeting, the PCB issue a statement in which Ashraf blame the previous committee for allowing the cricketers to play in leagues around the world. Causing them to be exhaust ahead of national duty. The 71-year-old stated in the statement that PCB would try to better control the workloads of the players in the future.
In the announcement, it also state that former Pakistan captain and current chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq met with Ashraf on Thursday afternoon to discuss the squad for the next ODI World Cup, which begins next month. The delicate right-handed hitter has finalize 15 players for the premier event. Which will announce in a press conference on Friday, September 22 at 11.45 a.m. (IST) at Level 2, Far-End Building of Gaddafi Stadium.
“Inzamam ul Haq, chief selector, who was unable to attend yesterday’s meeting due to a medical emergency. But met with Zaka Ashraf on Thursday afternoon to share his thoughts. ” Following the completion of the evaluation, Inzamam has finalized the Pakistan team for the ICC World Cup. Which will be announced on Friday morning at 11:15 a.m. at Level 2, Far-End Building of Gaddafi Stadium. ” According to a PCB release.
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Pakistan will begin their ODI World Cup campaign against the Netherlands
Pakistan will kick up their ODI World Cup 2023 campaign against the Netherlands on Friday, October 6 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. In addition, the high-voltage India versus Pakistan match will be contested on October 14 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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