Pakistan faced Bangladesh in the ongoing match of ICC World Cup 2023 to be held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on October 31, 2023. Both Pakistan and Bangladesh are in the same position when it comes to their chances of making it to the semi-finals.
Pakistan has earned 4 points with 2 wins from 6 matches, while Bangladesh have only 1 win from 6 matches. Both are effectively out of his running for the final round of the 2023 ICC World Cup.
Pakistan batted first after Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss. Bangladesh made a change with Mahedi Hasan replacing Touhid Hridoy in the eleven. Pakistan, on the other hand, made three changes. Imam-ul-Haq, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz were unsuccessful.
Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman and Osama Mir were chosen in their place.
Shadab Khan was left out of the Pakistan squad after sustaining a concussion after hitting his head on the ground while fielding during a match against South Africa. He had to be substituted because Osama Mir was substituted due to concussion.
PCB Provides Update On Shadab Khan’s Concussion
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provided an update on Pakistan vice-captain Shadab Kher’s concussion issue. Shadab Khan suffered concussion during the Pakistan vs South Africa match. After a thorough examination, the medical committee had no choice but to exclude him from the match against Bangladesh.
“This was Shadab’s third concussion since September last year. He collided with a Sussex teammate while playing in the Vitality T20 Blast in May this year, and before that in Dubai His head hit Asif Ali’s elbow while taking a field catch during last year’s Asia Cup final. All precautions are being taken to keep him healthy and happy. He will seek further investigation in the coming days. will be implemented,” the PCB said in a statement.
