Naseem Shah showed a gutsy performance for Pakistan with both bat and ball in the first ODI against Australia. However, his injury cast a cloud over his participation in the second match. Well, those doubts were put to rest today as sources confirmed that Naseem has fully recovered from the cramps that sidelined him in the first game.
The young fast bowler joined the team’s practice session today in Adelaide, and he’s all set for action on November 8. This gives Pakistan a real boost as they look to bounce back after a challenging first game.
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Naseem Shah’s Recovery
In the opening ODI, Naseem Shah had to leave the field due to cramps—a tough break for both him and the team. But now that he’s back to full fitness, hopes are high for a stronger showing in the second ODI.
Although there’s talk of a potential change in the playing XI, nothing is set in stone yet. Final decisions on the squad will be made after the team’s second practice session tomorrow.
Selector Asad Shafiq, along with selectors Aqib Javed, Azhar Ali, Aleem Dar, and Hassan Cheema, will consult with the captain and head coach to finalize the lineup. With Adelaide’s pitch in mind, they’ll weigh all options to create the most balanced squad possible.
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Notably, the Pakistan team hasn’t had much success in Adelaide over the years. Out of eight matches played here, they’ve only managed one victory, and that was back in 1996. Since then, Adelaide has remained an elusive venue for Pakistan, with tough matches and narrow defeats marking their record here.
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