PAK vs BAN: Why is Mohammad Nawaz not playing today’s World Cup match?

In the much-anticipated ODI World Cup 2023 encounter between Pakistan and Bangladesh, keen observers may have noticed the absence of Mohammad Nawaz from the playing XI. The question on everyone’s mind is, why is Mohammad Nawaz not playing in this crucial match?

Why is Mohammad Nawaz not playing today’s World Cup match?

Mohammad Nawaz’s performance in the ongoing ODI World Cup might not have been up to the expected standard. His recent performances could be a reason for his exclusion from the lineup. Team management often makes these decisions based on the players’ recent form. The team has made changes to their playing XI based on the recent form and overall match strategy.

Babar Azam at toss: We would also like to bat first. There might be some swing in it early on because there is some moisture in it. Last match we were good in all three departments. There was some good energy. I am also waiting for a big innings, I will try to convert into a hundred. Three changes, Imam, Shadab and Nawaz out, Fakhar, Salman and Usama in.

Pak XI

Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf

Bench: Imam-ul-Haq, Hasan Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz

Ban XI

Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam

Bench: Nasum Ahmed , Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mahedi Hasan