In the upcoming match against Australia in the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup 2023, Pakistan is thinking about including leg-spinner Usama Mir in the playing XI, as per sources. The match is set to take place at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
There’s a possibility that Usama Mir might be part of the playing XI against Australia. The team management is considering resting one of the fast bowlers to make room for the spinner, although the final decision depends on the pitch conditions. As of now, it looks like Usama is the favorite to be in the playing XI, as stated by a source closely connected to the team.
During Wednesday’s practice, Usama performed well in the nets, which adds to the likelihood of him playing against Australia, according to the source.
The Bengaluru pitch is usually known to be favorable to batsmen and provides some support to spin bowlers. The decision on whether Usama will play against Australia largely depends on the type of pitch prepared for the match on Friday. If it’s a typical Bengaluru pitch, it’s likely that Usama Mir will be included in the playing XI.
Pakistan Squad
- Abdullah Shafique
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Babar Azam
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Saud Shakeel
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Usama Mir
- Hasan Ali
- Shaheen Afridi
- Haris Rauf
