Pakistanis demand Mohammad Amir replace Naseem Shah in World Cup 2023 squad

18 September, 2023

In a dramatic turn of events, young and talented fast bowler Naseem Shah, a crucial member of the national cricket team, has sustained a debilitating shoulder injury during the Asia Cup. This untimely setback has thrown a cloud of uncertainty over his participation in the highly anticipated World Cup, just a month away.

The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) medical panel is currently meticulously assessing the extent of Naseem Shah’s right shoulder injury. However, the prevailing concern is that it might not only jeopardize his World Cup dreams but also potentially rule him out of the upcoming Test series against Australia slated for later this year.

Naseem Shah’s injury has sent shockwaves through the cricketing community, leaving fans disheartened and the team management grappling with the loss of this promising young fast bowler.

In response to this crisis, fervent cricket enthusiasts have rallied behind the idea of including Mohammad Amir as a viable alternative to Naseem Shah in the World Cup squad.

One passionate cricket aficionado, Hassan, voiced his opinion, stating, “Amidst all the politics, there’s only one viable alternative to Naseem Shah right now, and that’s Mohammad Amir.”

Only Mohammad Amir Can Replace Naseem Shah. C'mon PCB You Can Do It! 🥺♥ pic.twitter.com/0enjDpEgK5

— WaQar Azam✪ (@iamwazam) September 16, 2023

Supporting this sentiment, Waqar Azam chimed in, “There’s no doubt that Mohammad Amir is the best replacement for Naseem Shah; the PCB should seriously consider his inclusion in the team.”

We need you @iamamirofficial #Amir pic.twitter.com/bsgAzVEg9l

— اکرام مڑل (@IkramMarral2) September 17, 2023

It’s important to note that Mohammad Amir’s last appearance in an ODI for Pakistan dates back to October 2019 when he played against Sri Lanka in Karachi. Following some disagreements with the team management at that time, he took the decision to retire from international cricket in 2020.

As the cricketing world watches with bated breath, the PCB faces a challenging decision in the coming days—balancing the need for a strong World Cup squad against the potential return of Mohammad Amir to the international stage.