Pakistan Playing XI vs SL: Fakhar Zaman vs Abdullah Shafique headache for Babar Azam for SL clash

Fakhar Zaman’s spot in Pakistan Playing XI could be in jeopardy. After consistent lackluster performances, the Men in Green are likely to replace him with Abdullah Shafique. After kick-starting their World Cup campaign with an 81-run win against the Netherlands, Babar Azam & Co will be eying for their 2nd victory against Sri Lanka.

“I am not worried about his form, he is a good player and is just one innings away from a big score,” Pakistan’s team director, Mickey Arthur told AFP on Sunday.

Questions have been raised about Fakhar and his poor form in recent times. The talented opener is going through a rough patch and a change in personnel can do the trick for the Men in Green. In the previous game, the trio of Imam, Fakhar, and Babar stumbled against the early Dutch onslaught. But against Sri Lanka they will be keen to not repeat the same mistake.

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Saud Shakeel who came in place of Salman Agha is likely to retain his place in the team. Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan will be keen to continue with their fiery form and unleash havoc on the Lankans.

The bowling department looks set. Shaheen, Haris, and Hasan form the pace trio while Nawaz joins Shadab in the spin zone.

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Pakistan Predicted XI vs SL

1. Fakhar Zaman/Abdullah Shafique

2. Imam ul Haq,

3. Babar Azam(c)

4. Mohammad Rizwan(w)

5. Saud Shakeel

6. Iftikhar Ahmed

7. Shadab Khan

8. Mohammad Nawaz

9. Hasan Ali

10. Shaheen Afridi

11. Haris Rauf

Pakistan Squad for World Cup 2023: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim