Cricket

Asia Cup 2022: Mohammad Hasnain joins the Pakistan squad as a replacement for Shaheen Shah Afridi

Shaheen Shah Afridi has been ruled out of the Asia Cup 2022 due to an injury and in his place, the PCB selected Mohammad Hasnain in the team.

Payal DebnathAugust 22, 2022 at 09:01 AM • 2 min read
Shaheen Shah Afridi has been ruled out of the Asia Cup 2022 due to an injury and in his place, the PCB selected Mohammad Hasnain in the team.

Shaheen Shah Afridi has been ruled out of the Asia Cup 2022 due to an injury and in his place, the PCB selected Mohammad Hasnain in the team. Hasnain has played a total of 19 T20 International matches. The tournament will begin on August 27.

Also read: Asia Cup 2022: Shaheen Afridi has been ruled out of the tournament and T20I series against England due to an injury

Asia Cup 2022: Mohammad Hasnain joins the Pakistan squad as a replacement for Shaheen Shah Afridi | Sportz Point
Mohammed Hasnain to replace Shaheen Afridi in Asia Cup. Image- Daily Pakistan

Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been ruled out of the Asia Cup due to a leg injury. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has included Mohammad Hasnain in the Pakistani squad as his replacement. The PCB gave this information on Monday. Shaheen was injured during the first Test against Sri Lanka in July. The PCB's medical team said on Saturday that he needs to rest for four to six weeks.

Also read: India Squad For Asia Cup 2022 Announced; KL Rahul returns as the Vice-Captain

The 22-year-old Hasnain has taken 17 wickets while playing for Pakistan in 19 T20 Internationals. He is currently part of the Oval Invincible team at 'The Hundred' and will return from the UK to join the team. However, The tournament is to be played from August 27 to September 11 in the United Arab Emirates. Pakistan will begin their campaign against their rival India on August 28.

Pakistan Squad for Asia Cup 2022:

Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani and Usman Qadir

Tags:

Pakistan Cricket BoardBabar AzamShaheen Afridi

Payal Debnath

Payal Debnath is a content writer with a deep passion for cricket. With years of experience covering sports content, she brings a unique perspective to every piece, from player analyses to match previews and game recaps. A lifelong fan of MS Dhoni, she draws inspiration from Dhoni's calm under pressure, leadership skills, and unmatched finishing ability. Combining a love for the game with a decent writing style, she delivers captivating content that keeps fans informed and engaged.

View Profile