Asia Cup 2023: Ranking teams based on their final squad
Asian cricketing powerhouses have announced strong squads for Asia Cup 2023, with eyes set on ODI World Cup preparations. Let's look at their strength, and weaknesses and rate Asia Cup 2023 squads.
2. Pakistan
One of the favourites to win the Asia Cup 2023, being the hosts, Pakistan are also coming into the tournament as the number 1 ranked ODI side in the world, a big achievement for Babar Azam as captain.
The batting is led by Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, and Mohammad Rizwan with support from Imam Ul Haq, Salam Agha, and Abdullah Shafique with hitters like Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz to follow.
Where the Pakistan squad shines is in the pace bowling department with Shaheen Afridi leading the pack consisting of Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah. They have support from Mohammad Wasim Jr. and Faheem Ashraf. Shadab Khan will lead the spin department with Usama Mir and Mohammad Nawaz as support.
Overall, the Pakistan side is very threatening and will be tough to beat on slow and batting-friendly pitches in Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Pakistan Asia Cup squad: Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir (travelling reserve).
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