The Pakistan squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has been announced. The team is led by Babar Azam and includes Shadab Khan as the vice-captain. The squad consists of 15 players and 3 reserves . Here is the list of players:
| Batters | Allrounders | Bowlers |
|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam © | Agha Salman | Haris Rauf |
| Abdullah Shafique | Mohammad Nawaz | Hasan Ali |
| Fakhar Zaman | Mohammad Wasim Jr. | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | Shadab Khan | Usama Mir |
| Imam-ul-Haq |
Pakistan’s first warm-up match against New Zealand was not successful, with the team losing by 7 wickets. However, Shadab Khan, one of the all-rounders in the team, believes that Pakistan has enough firepower in their ranks to emerge as a World Cup winner
What is the schedule for Pakistan in CWC 2023?
Here is the updated schedule of Pakistan’s fixtures in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023:
| Match No. | Opposition | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 6 Oct | Hyderabad |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 10 Oct | Hyderabad |
| 3 | India | 14 Oct | Ahmedabad |
| 4 | Australia | 20 Oct | Bengaluru |
| 5 | Afghanistan | 23 Oct | Chennai |
| 6 | South Africa | 27 Oct | Chennai |
| 7 | Bangladesh | 31 Oct | Kolkata |
| 8 | New Zealand | 4 Nov | Bengaluru |
| 9 | England | 11 Nov | Kolkata |
The venues for the matches remain the same as the initial schedule
Who are some of the key players to watch out for in this team?
Some of the key players to watch out for in the Pakistan squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 are:
- Babar Azam: The captain of the team and a top-order batsman.
- Shadab Khan: The vice-captain of the team and an all-rounder.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: A left-arm fast bowler who has been in excellent form recently 1.
- Haris Rauf: A right-arm fast bowler who has been performing well in T20 cricket 1.
- Fakhar Zaman: An opening batsman who has been a consistent performer for Pakistan in limited-overs cricket 1.
How many times has Pakistan won the World Cup before?
Pakistan has won the Cricket World Cup once, in 1992, under the captaincy of Imran Khan 1. They were also runners-up in the 1999 edition of the tournament 1.
Who are some of the favorites to win this World Cup?
The 2023 Cricket World Cup is set to take place in India from October 26 to November 5, 2023. The tournament will feature 10 teams, including the hosts, who will play a total of 48 matches .
According to the latest news, India is considered one of the favorites to win the tournament. Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan has predicted that India has a good chance of winning the World Cup due to favorable conditions and strong team support .
Another article suggests that England has a strong chance of winning the tournament. They have an array of explosive batsmen such as Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, and Liam Livingstone. The classy Joe Root is the glue that binds the batting unit together. They also have a terrific pace attack featuring Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Reece Topley, David Willey, and Sam Curran .
Finally, an article on MSN suggests that spinners could be the key to winning the tournament. The teams with the best line-up of spinners could have an advantage over others 4.
It’s worth noting that these are just predictions and anything can happen in cricket. We’ll have to wait and see how things unfold in the tournament.
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