Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan adds Saud Shakeel to squad

The Babar Azam-led side, which will arrive in Multan on Sunday, will train on Tuesday at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

Published : Aug 26, 2023 21:34 IST , Chennai - 1 MIN READ

Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel celebrates scoring a double century against Sri Lanka on July 18.
Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel celebrates scoring a double century against Sri Lanka on July 18. | Photo Credit: AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena
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Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel celebrates scoring a double century against Sri Lanka on July 18. | Photo Credit: AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena

Pakistan has added left-handed batter Saud Shakeel to its 17-member Asia Cup squad. Tayyab Tahir, the right-handed batter, will remain with the side as a travelling reserve.

The Babar Azam-led side, which will arrive in Multan on Sunday, will train on Tuesday at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Before the start of the session, the Pakistan captain will hold a pre-series media conference. The team will take on Nepal in the opener the next day.

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The team management has provided a brief relaxation period for players who had participated in the Lankan Premier League. Babar, Imam-ul-Haq, and Naseem Shah will join the side on Monday evening.

Pakistan Squad
Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan (vc), 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
Travelling reserve
Tayyab Tahir
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