The seventh match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 between Pakistan and Bangladesh is now taking place in Lahore. After winning the toss, Shakib Al Hasan decided to bat first. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who entered the game after striking a century against Afghanistan from the first delivery, was taken out by Naseem Shah for a significant wicket.
On the second ball of Shaheen Afridi’s seventh over, however, a very sad tragedy occurred. Naseem slipped to his left in an effort to stop a boundary at fine leg. When he stopped the ball, his body made touch with the boundary rope, which is why Bangladesh was given a boundary. Fans of Pakistan were further alarmed by the fact that Naseem was observed lying motionless on the ground for some time. The physio ran outside to examine the gifted pacer.
Eventually, the 20-year-old was escorted off the field. Mohammad Haris, a wicketkeeper-batter, entered the game as a replacement fielder. Naseem was replaced at the other end by Haris Rauf.
Naseem Shah will bowl once more for Bangladesh
Following his removal from the field, Naseem’s injury was assessed for its severity. Fans of Pakistan would have been crossing their fingers in anticipation of their team’s crucial match against India on Sunday, September 10. To their great joy, the fast-bowling sensation came back to bowl the innings’ 18th over.
For just 47 runs, Bangladesh lost their first four wickets. Mohammad Naim and Towhid Hridoy were returned to the hut by Rauf, while Litton Das was dismissed for 16 by Shaheen after recovering from illness to play this match. Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh’s most seasoned partnership, are now expected to lead their team to a competitive total. The Gaddafi Stadium’s batting surface has been excellent, and Pakistan will be confident in their ability to pursue any goal that is set.
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