PAK vs SL Asia Cup 2023: Why is Imam ul Haq not playing?

In a surprising turn of events for Pakistan cricket fans, opening batsman Imam ul Haq will not be participating in the Asia Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka.

PAK vs SL Asia Cup 2023: Why is Imam ul Haq not playing?

The reason behind Imam ul Haq’s absence from the playing XI is a sudden bout of back spasm, a condition that has temporarily sidelined him from the tournament. As a result, Pakistan has called upon the services of Fakhar Zaman, who was not initially named in the XI for the previous match.

Babar Azam at Toss: We will bat first. We are trying to put runs on the board and put pressure on them. Second innings, the pitch behaves differently. Imam has a back spasm. Fakhar comes back. Saud Shakeel has fever. Abdullah Shafique is playing.

Imam ul Haq’s absence is undoubtedly a setback for Pakistan, but the team’s management and medical staff are likely taking a cautious approach to his recovery to ensure he can return to the field at full fitness in the future.

Imam ul Haq, known for his steady and reliable batting at the top of the order, is an integral part of Pakistan’s limited-overs setup. As Pakistan faces Sri Lanka in the cruicial Asia Cup 2023 match, a virtual semi-final, cricket enthusiasts will be eager to see how Fakhar Zaman performs.

PAK Playing XI

Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Mohammad Haris, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Zaman Khan

SL Playing XI

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana