From Axar Patel To Naseem Shah: Long Injury List Ahead Of 2023 World Cup

By: FPJ Web Desk | September 19, 2023

Indian all-rounder Axar Patel suffered a quadriceps strain during the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 game against Bangladesh. While Axar has been included in the 2023 World Cup squad, he could be replaced in the coming days until he gets fit.

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New Zealand seamer Tim Southee will fractured his thumb on the right hand during the 4th ODI against England, making him doubtful for the campaign

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New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner sustained a knee injury during the 2nd ODI against England in a recent series. However, he is expected to be fit for the World Cup.

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Anrich Nortje will undergo a fitness test this week after sustaining a back injury during the 2nd ODI of the five-game series against Australia recently.

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Sisanda Magala had not played any cricket since splitting the web in his right hand during IPL 2023. He played the 3rd ODI against Australia recently, during which he endured a knee problem. Magala will also undergo a fitness test this week.

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Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah is expected to miss the 2023 World Cup due to a shoulder injury that appeared during the Asia Cup Super 4 game against India.

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Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf had a side strain due to which he didn't take the field during the reserve day of the Asia Cup Super 4 game against India. However, he is likely to be fit for the tournament.

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Australian opener Travis Head suffered a wrist injury during the 4th ODI against South Africa at Centurion, rendering him doubtful for the showpiece event.

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Maheesh Theekshana strained his right hamstring while fielding during the Asia Cup Super 4 match against Pakistan. However, SLC expect him to be fit for the final.

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Sri Lanka's fast bowler Dushmanta Chameera suffered a pectoral injury during LPL, rendering him doubtful for the 2023 World Cup's initial matches.

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Sri Lankan leggie Wanindu Hasaranga has a grade two strain in his left thigh, rendering him uncertain for the tournament.

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Sri Lanka's right-arm pacer Lahiru Kumara didn't feature in the Asia Cup due to side strain, but could sneak into the World Cup squad.

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Dilshan Madushanka torn an oblique muscle during a practice game recently and could be struggling for fitness for the World Cup.

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