Before ICC World Cup 2023, fitness problems of many star cricketers of different teams of the world have started to come to light, from Pakistan’s Naseem Shah, India’s Akshar Patel to Australia’s Travis Head, the list of injured players included in the World Cup squad is long. Pakistan cricket team’s star fast bowlers Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf were injured during the match against India in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup-2023. The participation has become doubtful as Haris Rauf could only bowl five overs against India in the Asia Cup before suffering an injury, but it is hoped that Haris Rauf will get rid of his injury completely before the World Cup.
Australia’s opening batsman Travis Head fractured his left arm during the series against South Africa. Indian cricketers Akshar Patel and Shreyas Iyer suffered injuries during the Asia Cup, according to the team management, Akshar Patel can overcome his fitness issues before the World Cup.
Shreyas suffered a back injury after participating in two matches of the Air Asia Cup due to which he could not participate in the remaining matches of the tournament. Sri Lankan spinner Mahesh Thekshana has been ruled out of the Asia Cup after suffering a hamstring injury during the Super Four stage match against India in the Asia Cup. At the same time, his participation in the World Cup is also doubtful.
Sri Lanka’s star all-rounder Vinindu Hasaranga was ruled out of the entire Asia Cup due to a leg strain during the Lankan Premier League, but he is hopeful of a comeback in the World Cup. Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chimera was also unable to participate in the Asia Cup due to a shoulder problem in the Lankan Premier League and his participation in the World Cup is also uncertain due to which Sri Lanka faced difficulties in fast bowling. can
South Africa’s star fast bowler Andrich Nurkia is also suffering from a back problem, he made a comeback in the second match of the recent ODI series against Australia but was pulled out after just five overs due to the injury. South African fast bowler Sisanda Magala also suffered an injury during the ODI series against Australia. New Zealand’s experienced fast bowler Tim Southee fractured his thumb during the ODI series against England, so his participation in the World Cup is not seen.
